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- Which brings us to the trouble with Goodreads and kids: there's no real filter between kid and adult content. While 13 is the recommended age for signing up, there's nothing stopping a teen from joining the "Fifty Shades of Grey Support Group."
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It's surprising that they haven't come up with a more kid-focused sister site. But as long as parents help teens establish responsible social networking habits, Goodreads can be a fun and safe place for teens to share their love of books.
- The Main Player: Biblionasium
- DOGObooks
- Spaghetti Book Club
- Which Alternative to Goodreads For Kids Will Work For Your Family?
There’s no question that Biblionasiumis the biggest contender for the title of Goodreads for kids. Set up to be a “safe community for young readers,” Biblionasium covers many of the bases Goodreads does. Kids can review books and get recommendations. They can see what others are reading. Virtual bookshelves allow kids to add what they’re reading, w...
DOGObooksis another contender for the title of Goodreads for Kids. It’s home to the National Geographic Kids Book Club in which one book is chosen each month for kids from the around the world to read and review. The site features book giveaways kids can enter, as well as ongoing contests for both real world prizes and online accolades. DOGObooks i...
The final alternative to Goodreads for kids, Spaghetti Book Club, has a stronger focus on the process of writing reviews. It allows kids to both write and illustrate book reviews and then share them online with their peers. The founders were looking for a “meaningful way to encourage students of any age to think critically about literature,” and di...
Though there is some overlap in the services these programs provide, each has its own unique focus. As they become more popular and gain users, I’m excited to see what new features they add to the young reader’s experience.
- ABC Mouse. ABCmouse.com has a Step-by-Step Learning Path with more than 850 lessons designed to take kids through the progression of learning to read.
- ABCya. Reading practice along with phonics and games. $ 9.99 per month, K-Grade 6.
- Amplify Reading. Students encounter a series of personalized quests, emotionally engaging characters, and a narrative that intrinsically motivates and propels them forward.
- Between the Lions. PBS reading website with read-along folktales and fables, clever song videos of letter sounds, and many more stories to capture kids’ attention.
Teachers need to know that Goodreads is an excellent place for older kids and teens to discuss their favorite books with fellow readers online. However, the site is geared primarily toward adult users with no special "kid section," so teens may be connecting with readers of all ages.
Goodreads for Kids While Goodreads is a great outlet for people who already love to read, it may be even more important for young children who are just beginning to find literature. With Goodreads extensive database, parents can find thousands of books for young readers.
Non-professional reviews are all about whether the reader liked it or didn't, though. The Goodreads rating scale is "didn't like it" to "loved it"—not "bad" to "good." Goodreads is a place for people to record their personal experiences with the books they read and discuss with other users.
Post a comment ». 28 books based on 77 votes: Go the Fuck to Sleep by Adam Mansbach, All My Friends Are Dead by Avery Monsen, The Gashlycrumb Tinies by Edward Gorey, Dear ...
