A guide to some of the best read-alouds

For a complete list of all RAP Recommended books, click on one of the links below:

Criteria:

• Excellent read-aloud appeal
• Cross-section of male/female characters, genres, and popular authors
• Strong character development, plot, themes, and positive messages
• Age appropriateness

Lists compiled by:

Marion Coste , Children’s Book Author, Education Consultant
Sue Cowing, Children’s Book Author, Co-Regional Advisor, SCBWI
Angela Cruz, RAP Volunteer
Marybeth Hamilton, Teacher, University of Hawaii Laboratory School
Maralyn Kurshalls, Writer and Consultant
Heather Maughan, Educator
Nancy Mower, Children’s Book Author

Natalie Hayek, Program Director, Read Aloud America
Aisha Allen, Read Aloud America former RAP Coordinator
Arlene Ching,  Children’s Librarian – Hawaii State Public Library

Cathy Kawano-Ching, Educator, Punahou School

David Del Rocco, Children’s Librarian – Hawaii State Public Library
Jed Gaines , Founder and President, Read Aloud America
James R. Harstad, English Department Chair, Univ. of Hawaii Lab School
Joan Tanji, former Librarian, Barbers Point Elementary School, Oahu
Valerie Stackel, English Department Chair - Hawaii Baptist Academy
Read Aloud America Book Committee - Natalie Hayek, Jed Gaines, Marion Coste, Marybeth Hamilton, Cathy Kawano-Ching, Marci Prins, Joan Tanjii

…..with contributions from librarians in Hawaii’s Public Schools

To receive a printed copy of the 2009 Read Aloud America Book List,
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