Additional Reading Resources

In addition to the MVUSD e-book Library Powered by SORA here are some additional resources parents may want to use to access e-books.

Local Public Libraries

Murrieta Public Library- Our local library has additional resources for students.  Apply online for your Murreita Public Library card.

Riverside County Library System- Nearby public libraries.  You can use your Murrieta Public Library card at any of the Riverside County branches or to access their online resources.

San Bernadino Public Library- Riverside county residents are eligible to apply for a San Bernadino County Library card online.  You can access their e-book collection and online resources.

Online Story Resources

Storyline Online- A collection of favorite children's books read aloud by members of the Screen Actor's Guild

Storytime from Space -Videos of astronauts on the space station reading stories and conducting science experiments for the children of Earth.

Junior Library Guild- Free access to Junior Library Guild's eBooks.-- no username or password required. Unlimited access and unlimited number of users.  Titles may change periodically.  To see age appropriate titles choose from the following when on their website:

• Elementary Stream
• Middle School Stream
• High School Stream

Audible- Selected audio stories offered by Audible. No username or password required

ABDO Digital- (through 5/31/20) Username: spring  Password: 2020

Vooks- An online library of streaming video books.  Parents may sign up for 1 month free access.

EPIC Books- An online didital library.  Parents may sign up for 1 month free access.

Lightbox and AV2 from Follett- Free access to non-fiction ebooks in English (Lightbox) and in 8 different languages (AV2)

• Location: All   School Name: Follett eLearning McHenry, IL
• Username: guest   Password: follett

Crabtree Publishing Collections- high quality non-fiction books for K-8th grade

• Username:read
• Password: free

Save with Stories- Actors in partnership with Save the Children and sponsored by Scholastic are reading favorite children's books.  You can view these stories on Instagram #savewithstories

Many authors are doing live readings or activities on social media.  Have your mom and dad help you check out some of the following authors on FaceBook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter.  Here's a partial list of some authors and illustrators

Dav Pilkey- (Captain Underpants, DogMan, Ricky Ricotta)- check him out on Scholastic

Mo Willems (Pigeon, Elephant and Piggy, Knuffle Bunnny)- check him out on The Kennedy Center's website

Kwame Alexander- reading the CrossOver on Instagram

Jarrett Krosoczka (Lunch Lady series, Hey Kiddo, StarWars Jedi Academy)- drawing lessons on YouTube

Dan Gutman (My Weird School, Baseball Card Adventures, The Genuis Files) live readings on Facebook

Pete the Cat- storytime on Instagram

Grace Lin (Mulan Before the Sword)- will read from her books on YouTube

Laurie Halse Anderson- is reading from her books on YouTube