We are currently revising our annual Fall Reading Programs—Rockin’ Reading Race and Great Page Race—that we offer to Bolingbrook students in grades K–8. In the meantime, enjoy the array of fun and interactive reading activities and resources that we have compiled especially for you!
Reading Fun for Kids in Grades K–5
PBS KIDS – Reading Games — A site that offers preschool and early elementary school content committed to making a positive impact on the lives of children through curriculum-based entertainment.
Start with a Book — A literacy initiative that uses books as a launching pad for exploration and real world learning with tips for parents and educators in English, Spanish and nine other languages to support English language learners.
National Geographic Kids — A vast array of resources that provides learning opportunities through e-books, educational games, videos, worksheets and other interactive activities, centered mostly on animals and the natural world.
Reading fun for Kids in Grades 6–8
Looking for something to read? Our teen services staff are here to help!
Visit Teen Reads to browse our handpicked collection of books, both print and digital, perfect for teens. Covering a wide range of genres and topics, there’s something here for everyone! Find more recommendations on our blog or the eResource NoveList K–8 Plus. NoveList can help you find your next great read, get suggested read-a-likes and more.
You can also complete our Personalized Recommendation Form and let our librarians help you find your next favorite book! Want more recommendations? Check out Teen Book Babble where our teen services staff discuss our most recent reads and share recommendations from our Teen Volunteering: Book Recommendations project.
You can also visit the following websites to find more award winning titles, reviews and recommendations.
- Epic Reads — A site dedicated to young adult books that includes videos, new releases, interviews, top lists and much more!
- No Flying No Tights (Graphic Novels) — Reviews comics, manga and anime for childrens, teens and adults.
- Teen Ink — A teen magazine and website devoted to teenage writing, art and more.
- Young Adult Library Services Association Book Finder — Created by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), this database pulls together all of YALSA’s annual selected book and media lists, awards and honorees.
TEEN READING CHALLENGE
Monday, September 14–Monday, October 26
Challenge yourself to read something new, whether that be a new author or series, a graphic novel or biography. Download and print your BINGO board, and complete a minimum of five challenges to be entered to win a prize pack of popular books and a $25 Target gift card! Submit a photo of your completed BINGO board below.
Fun & Reading Library Resources for Kids in any Grade
AXIS360 (EREADILLINOIS) — Search, browse and borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks with ease.
BOOKFLIX — Reinforce reading skills and develop essential real-world knowledge through fictional video storybooks paired with nonfiction eBooks.
CLOUDLIBRARY — Enjoy thousands of eBooks and eAudiobooks across all genres and reading levels.
FREEGAL — Browse, download and stream more than 9 million songs and 15,000 music videos, including current hits and Sony Music’s catalog of legendary artists.
HOOPLA — Access thousands of movies, TV shows, music, eBooks, audiobooks and graphic novels when and where you want.
KANOPY — Stream hundreds of entertaining and educational movies and TV shows, including titles from PBS Kids.
NOVELIST K-8 PLUS — Find your next great read, get suggested read-a-likes, read reviews and more on hundreds of books.
OVERDRIVE — Borrow from a robust collection of eBooks and audiobooks including best-selling authors, new release titles, classics and crowd-pleasers.
RBDIGITAL AUDIOBOOKS — Enjoy a large collection of audiobooks to listen to with ease on your desktop or mobile device.
RBDIGITAL MAGAZINES — RBdigital Magazines, the world’s largest newsstand, offers full-color digital magazines for kids with no holds, no checkout periods and no limits.
TUMBLEBOOK LIBRARY — Enjoy a large selection of English, Spanish and French eBooks and games for children and tweens.
WORLD BOOK EARLY WORLD OF LEARNING — Preschoolers and children in early elementary grades will develop reading fluency and phonemic awareness by reading, playing, watching, printing and doing.
WORLD EBOOK LIBRARY — Discover beautifully illustrated, engaging titles that support a span of curriculum areas and reading levels.
Not sure what to read next? Complete our Personalized Recommendation Form and let our librarians help you find your next favorite book!