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Reading to your child is one of the most powerful ways to boost his or her brain power. 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a fun, exciting, and free way to start your child on the path to success.
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Created by teachers and the general public, it is a great resource if you are looking for books by subject or level.
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Use this resource to gather new ideas for books to read together with your child, or for you as a parent or caregiver; the topics are very current.
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Family Place ParentTV
Provides on-demand videos and courses focused on parenting topics, from infancy through the teenage years. These resources are designed to support parents and caregivers with expert advice on various aspects of child development and family life.
Access requires your Tom Green County Library Card number and PIN.
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Dedicated to creating life-long readers, author James Patterson provides a multitude of booklists for children of all ages, recognizing their varied interests, needs, and reading levels.
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Learn how to get involved in one of the leaders in being a voice for children's literacy around the world.
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This organization is working to break barriers with low income families as they seek to reach millions of children who aren't school ready to read.
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Each year in November, 20 books chosen from nominations by Texas librarians, teachers, parents, and students are placed on a list for students in grades 3-6 to read. Those students reading at least 5 of the 20 books can then vote in January on their favorite from the list. The winning book from votes across the state determine the Texas Bluebonnet Award winning book and author.
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Parents and children can wonder and learn together everyday. A new topic is posted daily that will be sure to lead parent and child on a new learning adventure.
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