Click on the author or illustrator's name or Book Pictures to visit each resource
Diane AlberDiane Alber is doing read alouds of her books on Facebook. Activity sheets and ideas are also posted with each video. Ask your parents to log into their Facebook account to view Diane Alber's videos and activities.
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Mac BarnettMac Barnett (one of Mrs. Rauls' favorite picture book authors) does live read alouds of his books on Instagram at 2 pm our time. Ask your parents to log into their Instagram account to join Mac Barnett's live read alouds or watch the recordings.
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Helene BoudreauHelene Boudreau has shared her brand new book, "Mason and the Mega-Nauts" on her website and is offering kids a chance to help her illustrate it! Click on the book covers to the left or Helene Boudreau's name above and check out her website to learn more.
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Ben ClantonBen Clanton does Facebook Live videos filled with drawing tutorials and discussing all things waffles and mermicorns! Ask your parents to log into their Facebook account to participate in Ben Clanton's live videos or watch the recordings.
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James DeanJames Dean does drawing tutorials and read alouds of Pete the Cat books live on Instagram at 11 am our time. Ask your parents to log into their Instagram account to join James Dean's live read alouds or watch the recordings.
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Dan GutmanDan Gutman reads from his "My Weirder-est School" series on Facebook Live at 1 pm our time. Ask your parents to log into their Facebook account to join Dan Gutman's live read alouds or watch the recordings.
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Bruce HaleBruce Hale uploads writing tip videos and read alouds of his books to his YouTube channel. Click on the book covers to the left or Bruce Hale's name above to watch his videos on YouTube.
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Oliver JeffersOliver Jeffers does read alouds of his books on his website. Click on the book covers to the left or Oliver Jeffers' name above, choose the "Stay at Home Story Time" option, and check out these great read alouds.
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Jarrett J. KrosoczkaJarrett J. Krosoczka does live story illustrating, plot writing, and overall story brainstorming on YouTube at 1 pm our time. Click on the book covers to the left or Jarrett J. Krosoczka's name above to check out his videos.
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GAIL carson levineGail Carson Levine reads aloud from "Ella Enchanted" on Facebook Live. Ask your parents to log into their Facebook account to watch Gail Carson Levine's read alouds.
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Grace LinGrace Lin regularly posts videos of her reading excerpts from her novels and doing drawing tutorials on her YouTube channel. Click on the book covers to the left or Grace Lin's name above to video her YouTube channel.
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Melinda Long Melinda Long's website has read aloud videos and activities based on her books. Click on the book covers to the left or Melinda Long's name above to visit her website.
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Kate MessnerKate Messner's website is full of read aloud videos of her books as well as other distance learning activities to use at this time. Click on the book covers to the left or Kate Messner's name above to visit her website.
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BJ NovakBJ Novak reads "The Book With No Pictures" on Facebook. Ask your parents to log into their Facebook account to watch BJ Novak's read aloud.
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Debbie Ridpath OhiDebbie Ridpath Ohi regularly posts drawing tutorials and read alouds of her books to her YouTube channel. Click on the book covers to the left or Debbie Ridpath Ohi's name above to check out her YouTube channel.
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KENNETH OPPELKenneth Oppel reads aloud from his book "Bloom", "Silverwing", and more on Facebook Live. Ask your parents to log into their Facebook account to join Kenneth Oppel's live read alouds or the recordings.
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Jerry PallottaJerry Pallotta regularly posts read aloud videos of his "Who Would Win" series to his YouTube channel. Click on the book covers to the left or Jerry Pallotta's name above to check out his videos.
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Todd ParrTodd Parr regularly posts read aloud videos of his books to his YouTube channel. Click on the book covers to the left or Todd Parr's name above to check them out.
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Dav PilkeyJoin Dav Pilkey for Dog Man read alouds, drawing tutorials, and other fun activities. Click on the book covers to the left or Dav Pikley's name above to check it out. Have fun Supa Buddies!
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Peter H. ReynoldsPeter H. Reynolds does live read alouds of his books on Facebook. Ask your parents to log into their Facebook account to watch his live videos or recordings.
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Monique Gray SmithMonique Gray Smith posts videos of her reading her books to her Instagram account. Ask your parents to log into their Instagram account to check our her read alouds.
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Lauren TarshisLauren Tarshis is reading chapters of her "I Survived" books on her YouTube channel. Click on the book covers to the left or Lauren Tarshis' name above to check out her YouTube Channel.
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Jennifer TraftonJennifer Trafton reads chapters from her book "Henry and the Chalk Dragon" on Facebook Live. Ask your parents to log into their Facebook account to watch the recordings of these live read alouds.
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Susan VerdeSusan Verde reads aloud from her "I Am" book series on Facebook Live. Ask your parents to log into their Facebook account to catch a live read aloud or watch the previous recordings.
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Mo WillemsMo Willems (a Markesan Elementary favorite) does "Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems!" through The Kennedy Center's YouTube channel. Click on the book covers to the left or Mo Willems' name above to visit this YouTube channel and watch these videos!
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JACQUELINE WOODSONJacqueline Woodson read from her book "Brown Girl Dreaming" on Facebook Live. Ask your parents to log into their Facebook account to watch these recordings or catch any upcoming live read alouds.
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KidLit TVWatch authors and illustrators read their books, give illustrating tutorials, do crafts and literature inspired activities, and more. Click on the logo to the left or the KidLit TV name above to check it out.
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Kids Ask AuthorsKids Ask Authors is a kid friendly podcast created by author Grace Lin in response to school closures due to COVID-19. Kids can submit a question, book review, poem, or joke, and Grace Lin and her guest author might discuss it on a future episode! Click on the logo to the left or the Kids Ask Authors name above to check out previous episodes or submit something.
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Stay at Home With Candlewick PressStay Home with Candlewick Press is a collection of videos with great children’s authors. Learn about writing tips with Kate DiCamillo, gets tips for keeping in touch with friends from Meg Medina, learn how to draw with Chris Van Dusen, and more! Click on the logo to the left or the Stay At Home name above to learn more or watch these great videos.
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We Are Teachers StorytimeWe Are Teachers Storytime is a YouTube channel of authors reading their own picture books. Click on the logo to the left or the We Are Teachers name above to check out this YouTube channel.
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Writers Speak to KidsWatch interviews with famous authors like Nick Bruel (Bad Kitty series), Mo Willems (Pigeon series), Jeff Kinney (Diary of a Wimpy Kid series), and more to learn about how they get their ideas. Click on the logo to the left or the Writers Speak to Kids name above to check out these interviews!
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Virtual author and illustrator visits and tutorial resources are updated as Mrs. Rauls finds them. Happy reading!