Welcome to PBS Books Storytime!
“PBS Books Storytime” is a resource developed by the PBS Books channel to offer author read-aloud stories and book features for educators, libraries and families.
The segments feature children’s book authors and others in “Read-Aloud” segments and/or video features on new and best-loved children’s books.
Stories will be posted each day, so follow PBS Books on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and look for the hashtag #PBSBooksStorytime!
Watch this space and our social media messages for new and fun stories!
PBS Books is also aggregating a list of other credible book-related resources for parents, caregivers, librarians, and teachers, which you’ll find below.
Author Videos | Resources | Read Aloud Permissions
Author Videos
Book Trailer | Activity kit
Activity Sheet
Book Trailer
Book Trailer | Teacher’s Guide | Lesson plans | Activities | Illustration Process | Survey Sheet | Author Q&A | Illustrator Q&A
Resources
Looking for more virtual learning opportunities for your kids while they’re away from school? Here’s a list of great resources you can use to keep kids engaged:
- Distance learning resources for teachers
- PBS LearningMedia Virus Information and Prevention Collection
- How to talk to your kids about Coronavirus video
- PBS Teachers’ Lounge
- Storyline Online
- Teaching Books’ Books and Reading Engagement Kit
- Wide Open School
- Junior Library Guild @ Home: Reading Resources
Read Aloud Permissions
Are you an educator or librarian who wants to do a virtual read aloud to your kiddos? Below is a list of publishers who has given temporary permissions to create and post read aloud videos, with links to their specific guidelines. Most permissions end on June 30, 2020, so read the fine print. We’d love if you tagged PBS Books too!
