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KidLit TV

 


I am always looking for diverse ways to share authentic and fun children's literature. This resource is a keeper! 

KidLit TV was one of AASL's Best Digital Tools for Teaching and Learning websites/apps in 2020. This amazing website has great resources for school librarians, students, and parents, primarily for early elementary ages.

This website has several engaging resources such as:
  • KidLit Shows
    • StoryMakers (interviews and information about popular children's authors and illustrators)
    • Read Out Loud (quality children's books read aloud)
    • Ready Set Draw (instructional drawing with talented illustrators)
  • KidLit Radio
    • A literature podcast!
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Book Trailers
There is no account creation or personally identified information collected so this resource is a perfect resource to use in the classroom or to share with home! The resources continue to grow and the team working on the website is dedicated to sharing quality children's literature with authentic audiences around the world. One of my favorite components: No ads! This website is clear and clean without the moving distractions that many young learners struggle with. 

A Few Suggested Uses:
I love to have Book Trailers ready to show or share with students, especially when they enter the elementary library. They are always so excited when they get to the library and sometimes they need a settling activity. 

These videos and interviews are also great transitional items that can bridge students from one activity to another, reducing chaos and noise. 

The literature podcasts are invaluable as a UDL tool for reaching all students as well as teaching young learners about media in all it's forms.

Sharing the website with students and encouraging free exploration promotes literacy and reading fluency in a safe manner.

Older elementary students could also use this resource as a model for creating their own video interviews or book trailers!

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