What do I read now? AND How can I tell if a book is appropriate for my child?

It is a sad day when I look to the side of the bed and see an empty space devoid of books.  Thanks to the following  three web tools I can quickly find book read-alikes and books by the authors I or my loved ones adore.  Then as fast as you can bake a pizza, I am to the library and back with some treasures to fill my mind and soul.



Book Seer

What Should I Read Next

Your Next Read

Famous adult and young adult author, James Patterson, created this website with reluctant readers in mind.  Super website tool!!

Read Kiddo Read

Last week, I had one of my former students' parent email me asking my opinion about the appropriateness of a book for her 5th grader.  I gave her my opinion and steered her to the following, fabulous resource.  In the overwhelming world of making good choices for children, this website and nonprofit gives ratings for books, games, videos, etc.

Common Sense Media