Are you looking for more resources to explore while you are home with the kids?
Check out some of these links for more storytimes, educational resources, virtual field trips, and more!
Digital Storytimes & Readings
Picture Books Authors Everywhere Writing workshops, art demos, & read-alouds. Brightly Storytime Storytime videos. Clavis Publishing Stories read by authors. Disney Storytime Storytime with Disney stars Fables Books Virtual storytimes from our local bookstore. Thursday, 11 AM EST Goodnight with Dolly Weekly bedtime stories read by Dolly Parton. KidLit TV Read-alouds, drawing/writing tutorials, podcasts, reading resources. Mac Barnett Daily Storytime Reads one of his books daily at 3 PM EST on Instagram Live. Mondays with Michelle Obama Storytime with Michelle Obama, weekly on Mondays @ 12 PM EST Oliver Jeffers Daily Storytime Reads one of his books daily at 2 PM EST on Instagram Live. Peter H. Reynolds Reading his books on Facebook Live. Save With Stories Full length stories read by celebrities on Instagram. Stories from HarperKids Full stories from HarperKids. Storyline Online Stories read by celebrities. Storytime from Space Books read by astronauts from space. Storytime with Bill Stories from Little, Brown Young Readers. Middle Grade Harry Potter at Home Stars from the Wizarding World reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone . Kate Messner Blog Various authors and illustrators share tips, techniques, and read excerpts from their books. Magic Tree House Home AdventuresBased on a weekly theme, Mary Pope Osbourne answers submitted questions, shares downloadable crafts and activity packs, and reads from one of her books. Ranger In Time Book ClubKate Messner reading Ranger In Time . Who Would Win BooksJerry Pallotta reading his books.
Author Content
Authors Everywhere Writing workshops, art demos, & read-alouds. Clavis Publishing Stories read by authors. Dav Pilkey at Home Drawing tutorials from Dav Pilkey Everywhere Book Fest Virtual gathering of kidlit authors, illustrators, and books. Kate Messner Blog Various authors and illustrators share tips, techniques, and read excerpts from their books. Live Online Streams Author/Artist livestreams, tons of resources with activities. Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems Mo Willems invites you into his studio (daily episodes). Mac Barnett Daily Storytime Reads one of his books daily at 3 PM EST on Instagram Live. Magic Tree House Home AdventuresBased on a weekly theme, Mary Pope Osbourne answers submitted questions, shares downloadable crafts and activity packs, and reads from one of her books. Oliver Jeffers Daily Storytime Reads one of his books daily at 2 PM EST on Instagram Live. Peter H. Reynolds Reading his books on Facebook Live. Ranger In Time Book ClubKate Messner reading Ranger In Time . Santat Online Survival School for the Pandemic Dan Santat survival guide for staying home. Who Would Win BooksJerry Pallotta reading his books.
Educational Resources
eBooks/eAudiobooks
Art/Music/Podcasts
More Lists of Resources/Digital Content/Virtual Field Trips
Cincinnati Zoo Livestream Safari Daily livestreams of animals at 3 PM EST. Coupon Follow Virtual field trip to some of the world’s most famous art museums. Digital Escape Rooms Book/movie themed digital escape rooms. Everywhere Book Fest Virtual gathering of kidlit authors, illustrators, and books. Home Base Virtual Book Fest From themed costume contests, online Q&As, to trivia events, kids can enjoy interacting with authors in real time. I Love Libraries Links to library-approved apps and games for kids. Kids Activities Blog Full list of authors/illustrators with online story time. Live Online Streams Author/Artist livestreams, tons of resources with activities. Read Together, Be Together List of digital events, reading tips, booklists, printables, and videos. Virtual Field Trips Zoos, museums, galleries, and more. Virtual Recreation Center Goshen Parks and Recreation Department has created an extensive list of virtual resources.