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Families
Here are some sites that different members of the family
might find useful and intriguing.
Great Sites for Kids 
This site offers categorized links to librarian-approved websites for children
on a variety of fun and informative curriculum related topics. It is from the
Association of Library Service to Children, a part of the American Library Association.
BookHive
Kids up to 12 years old, their parents and teachers should find plenty of interesting reading suggestions on this site from the Public Library of Charlotte-Mecklenburg County, NC. There are guides to books based on reading level, interest area, number of pages, even books that many boys especially tend to enjoy. You can listen to a story and choose some activities to keep you busy too.
Children's Literature Web Guide
a wonderful website by David K. Brown, a librarian whose job it is to know about children's
literature and Internet sources of information for kids. This site offers lots of links to
recommended titles and books that have won awards, as well as book discussion groups,
a Readers helping Readers discussion board, stories on the web and more.
Connect for Kids
your source for information on children's issues, including health and development,
community,diversity, public policy, political activism and blogs
Share a Book, Share the World 
Our annual all-family event celebrating diversity and reading
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“Share a Book, Share the World” is an opportunity for you to actively participate in developing your child’s understanding of the world. Understanding makes us more accepting. Read a book that will teach your child about how people currently in the world live and do things.
Talk about ways in which the characters in the story are similar to or different from people in your family and circle of friends. Depending on the age of your child, you may wish to pursue the topic raised in the book, and learn more about its impact on people’s lives.
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Important dates
September 24 - 30 Choose a suitable picture book
October 1 - 5 Return the Book Choice Form to your teacher
October 1 - 12 Read & talk with your family a few times, Illustrate what you learned and talked about, Write a sentence or two
October 12 Read your book with your Reading Partner
October 17 - 19 Bring your drawing and writing project to school
October 19 Project Sharing Day at school
CHS Library Online Catalog (Choose "Visual Search" to find titles and read descriptions of books appropriate for Share a Book, Share the World)
Book Choice Form
Writing and Drawing Project Directions
For even more suggestions for multicultural books, go to the Good Reads page
Internet Safety Sites 
CHS Internet Use Agreement
Guidelines and rules for children's computer safety at school
Yahooligans! Parents' Guide
Information and guidance for families around the internet and "safe surfing".
Children Online
an outstanding site that will heighten your awareness of the impact that the Internet can have on children’s development
Internet Safety Awareness
information about crime prevention and the law, as well as tips and cautions for ensuring children’s safety
Netsmartz.org
directed toward kids and teens, this site has a valuable section for parents and educators
Safekids.com
an award-winning site for families which also includes internet related news
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