resources for parents

ALA Resources

American Librarians Association

http://www.ala.org

Booklists & Book Awards

The Young Adult Library Services Association Committees create the annual Best Books for Young Adults list of "Best" books for ages 12-18, Quick Picks for Young Adult Readers, a list of "Best" books which will appeal to young adults who are not avid readers, Outstanding Books for the College Bound, lists of Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults, categorical lists of titles popular with teens, and more. You can find past list and books be considered for the present year.

http://www.ala.org/yalsa/aboutyalsa

Common Sense Media

The K-12 Ramsey School District follows the Common Sense Digital Citizenship Curriculum. Throughout the school year at Eric S. Smith Middle, students are led by the Library Media Specialist, principal, guidance counselors, classroom teachers and outside organizations in digital citizenship lessons. Lesson topics include (among others): Digital Life 101, Cyberbullying: Be Upstanding, A Creator’s Rights and Responsibilities, and Safe Online Talk.

Of course, the home/school connection is very important. Please see this link for parent resources from the Common Sense Media Family Toolbox. Together, we can empower your children to be protected and do the "right thing" online. Thank you for your support.

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/