Guide to other websites
on hertsdirect.org
Children's books and reading
Achuka News, reviews, author interviews, features and information about books for children and young people. www.achuka.co.uk/archive/main.php
Bookstart Bookstart is a project based on the principle that it’s never too early to start introducing children to books.
www.bookstart.co.uk
Booktrust Book prizes & awards; events; forthcoming titles; UK publishers; books for children & babies; contemporary writers; writers resources. www.booktrust.org.uk
Cool-reads Books for 10-15 year old readers reviewed by 10-15 year olds. www.cool-reads.co.uk
Mrs Mad's Book-a-Rama All the best books for children and young adults, parents, teachers and librarians, with reviews and ratings, games, stories and jokes www.mrsmad.com
Reading is fundamental Book fun for children and young people - authors, online stories, competitions, word games and activities. www.rif.org.uk
Reading Matters This site is about books and ideas. It is written for intelligent young readers who are keen to choose their own books. Adults can join in too. www.readingmatters.co.uk
Sebastian Swan Provides online books for young children. Also has sections for teachers and parents. www.sebastianswan.org.uk/index.html
Stories from the Web An interactive site for 8-14 years olds. Find out about authors, books, write your own poems and book reviews, join in the online discussions.
www.storiesfromtheweb.org
UK Children's Books Guide to the on-line world of children's books. Provides information about authors, illustrators, publishers and other relevant organisations. www.ukchildrensbooks.co.uk