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Selecting reader development websites for younger clients

Websites which have animation and video/audio files will use "plug-ins" which may cause problems for some library authorities. You need to make sure that the sites are fully accessible in the library before recommending them to clients.

You should make yourself familiar with a range of reader development websites designed for younger clients. The best way is to visit some of these sites so you are familiar with their layout and content. This type of website has great reading ideas but often quirky and interactive elements. Have a look at the examples below and then compare your opinions with ours.

http://www.storiesfromtheweb.org/sfwhomepage.htm

http://www.4ureaders.net

http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/bluepeter/bookclub/

http://www.achuka.co.uk

http://askchris.essexcc.gov.uk/children/default.asp


Now take a look at our Evaluations of reader development websites for young clients ...