Book reviews serve so many purposes: letting us know kids’ thoughts about what they read, helping students to reflect on the material, letting classmates know if they would like the book, and… entering The Last Kids on Earth Book Review Contest!
We are so proud to announce the three winners, Max M., Jace H., and Taylor K., along with their reviews. Congratulations!
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Summer is over, but the joy of reading continues year-round. We know kids want to read what their peers are reading, so check out what actual kids have to say about their favorite books.
Five random winners and five top contributors to our Summer Review Contest have been selected and notified via email. Read excerpts from some of the winning reviews below.
Stay tuned for the winners of our Last Kids on Earth Review Contest, coming soon!
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As kids are gearing up to trick or treat or maybe watch a scary movie or two, we pulled together this list of creepy, spooky, and mysterious books to pique your child’s interest in reading.
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Tell us how your kids or classroom would change the world! Brought to you by Penguin Young Readers, in partnership with iCivics.org!
Open to: Kids and classrooms ages 5-8.
Prizing: One individual kid winner and one classroom winner will be chosen. Each will receive $2,500 to help make their idea a reality, a virtual meeting with a mentor working in that field, and an OPCTW library.
Judges: Winners will be selected by PYR, iCivics, Brad Meltzer, and Christopher Eliopoulos.
How to Enter: Visit ordinarykidschangetheworld.com and select parent or teacher. Write 200 words about your child/class’s idea. Submit a picture drawn by your child or classroom showing their idea in action. Open 10/13/20-12/31/20. Winners chosen early 2021.
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Biblionsaium was featured on Common Sense Media as one of the best websites for independent reading. Read more >>>
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