Literature

» Scholastic Kids
   Scholastic Books interactive pages where kids can play with their favorite book characters, read about new books, and see software reviews; links for parents with advice on helping with homework, and keeping schedules; and a section for teachers including
   http://www.scholastic.com/kids/home.htm

» Adobe Sample eBook Library
   Features free sample eBooks including entire books and preview chapters from leading publishers. Adobe Digital Editions software is needed.

   
   http://www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions/library/

» Bibliomania
   Free online literature and study guides, including novels and short stories, biographies, poetry, plays, and religious texts.

   
   http://www.bibliomania.com/

» Book Hive
   Guide to children's books categorized by genre and reading level. Includes coloring activities, a quiz, and story telling.

   
   http://www.bookhive.org/

» By the Book
   Children's book news, reviews, and author interviews.

   
   http://www.geocities.com/juliadurango/

» Database of Award-Winning Children's Literature
   Create a list of age appropriate books of a particular format, setting, genre, or date. Also features a list of children's literature awards and their winners.

   
   http://www.dawcl.com/

» Drew's Notes
   A summary of Peter Jenkins' book "A Walk Across America" with character descriptions.

   
   http://members.aol.com/andrewis/drewsnotes1.html

» English Resources
   Has information, examples and study sites on books used throughout the Australian Secondary Schools Curriculum.

   
   http://home.pacific.net.au/~greg.hub/engpage.html

» Exploring Literature - Knowledge Explorer Centre
   Reviews, commentary, and tools for exploring classic and contemporary literature. Includes a detailed look at literary criticism.

   
   http://www.shared-visions.com/explore/literature/lithome.htm

» Favorite Teenage Angstbooks
   A forum for teenagers to discuss what they are reading now and share thoughts on their favorite authors.

   
   http://favoriteteenageangstbooks.yuku.com/

» Just For Kids Who Love Books
   Provides links to sites about favorite books and authors, book excerpts and includes book reviews written by kids 8-14. Site is updated weekly.

   
   http://www.alanbrown.com

» Kids Reads
   Offers reading guides for a variety of book. Also contests, author interviews biographical information.

   
   http://www.kidsreads.com/

» Literature Classics
   Essays, links and analysis on classic literature authors and works, resources, reviews, prizes for submissions, and a growing literature community with forums, chat, and interactive features.

   
   http://www.literatureclassics.com/

» Playtime Canada
   Animated stories, games, and coloring for children.

   
   http://www.playtimecanada.com/

» PrimaryGames.com Bookshelf
   Read interactive online stories. Stories are easy to read, perfect for younger children.

   
   http://www.primarygames.com/storybooks/bookshelf.htm

» Readers Cafe
   Offers glimpses into the lives of various writers, book quizzes, a reading club, and user reviews.

   
   http://english.unitecnology.ac.nz/readerscafe/

» Seussville
   Features games based on Dr. Seuss's books, extensive biographical information on the man behind them, printables, resources for celebrating Seuss's 100th birthday, and a storymaker.

   
   http://www.seussville.com/

» Storybook Online Network - A Storytelling Community
   A storytelling community for children and parents with creative writing, illustrated stories, and interactive activities. Children can read, hear, see, and create stories before them. Stories are available for many different levels of readers. The site o

   
   http://www.storybookonline.net/

» Teenreads.com
   Commentary, news, interviews and reviews from leading authors for teen readers.

   
   http://www.teenreads.com/

» The International Children's Digital Library
   Online collection of books that can be viewed with a number of backgrounds and viewers.

   
   http://www.childrenslibrary.org/

» The Stellar Book Award
   British Columbia Teen Readers' Choice Award for Canadian literature. Every year teens nominate up to 20 Canadian titles to be reviewed and voted on by teens in the province. Book list, reviews and author interviews.

   
   http://www.stellaraward.ca/

» The Teen Times
   Book lists and summaries for teens on just about everything, listed by categories of reading subject.

   
   http://www.geocities.com/teen_txs/introinfo.html