Reading Resources


Be sure to check out this article from Common Sense Media on "How to Raise a Reader".

Classlink Resources

To access the following resources, log in to Classlink.

Epic! Books

Ask your teacher for a code to join a class.

*EPS Libraries

Access the school's library checkout system by clicking on this folder in Classlink. Choose your HCA school libary.

Overdrive for Kids & Overdrive for Teens

This is a Fort Vancouver Regional Library eReader. Students have access to all of the digital books from the FVRL system.

Flix

Click on this folder in Classlink to find books and resources for a variety of interesting and educational topics.

Free Digital Books on the Internet

The following resources are found on the internet as public resources. All of the following resources are free.

*These resources are great resources for reading but are neither vetted nor endorsed by EPS.

Unite for Literacy

The Unite for Literacy organization is run by educators and writers who want to bring the joy of reading to every home. They have published almost 200 digital books in the free library and have narrations available in multiple languages.

International Childrens Digital Library

The mission of the International Children's Digital Library Foundation (ICDL Foundation) is to support the world's children in becoming effective members of the global community - who exhibit tolerance and respect for diverse cultures, languages and ideas -- by making the best in children's literature available online free of charge.



Open Digital Library

Open Library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. More


Amazon Free Children's eBooks

With more than 3,000 children’s ebooks, you’re sure to find something you and they will like.



Barnes and Nobles Free Children's Nook Books

Barnes and Noble offers a large selection of free eBooks for young readers. There's a ton of options for you and your kids to choose to read. You can browse by age or genre including fiction, activity books, bedtime stories, comic books, and more. Conveniently download free children's eBooks at Barnes & Noble or by using the NOOK app!

Additional Noteworthy Internet Literacy Resources

Whether reading a book or listening to a read-aloud by your favorite actor, the following resources are engaging students in literacy and literary development.

Some apps may contain free and paid subsriptions.

These apps are Not endorsed by EPS public schools

Novel Effect App

Novel Effect is reimagining voice as technology that empowers kids and their grown-ups to tell stories, listen, and have fun together everyday. We believe technology, if designed with purpose, can enhance people’s connections to each other and inspire lasting memories.

Vooks is a kid safe, ad-free streaming library of read aloud animated storybooks.

Trusted by parents, loved by teachers, and enjoyed by millions of children around the world.

Audible Free Listening Library