Week 1: A curated collection of children's material


Project Description: Candidates are required to create curated lists of resources centered around topics of their choice. Each collection should contain a minimum of 10 multimodal resources.


Storybird:  Empowering young writers to create unique stories with amazing illustrations. Storybird’s art-inspired writing helps engage students like never before.

Format Type: Digital storytelling platform


Epic!: It offers access to books and videos for children ages 12 and under. The service can be used on desktop and mobile devices.

Format Type: Digital library and reading platform


TumbleBooks: TumbleBookLibrary is a curated database of children’s e-books, available by subscription to Elementary Schools and Public Libraries around the world.

Format Type: Online collection of animated talking books


Storyline Online: Storyline Online®, streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations. 

Format Type: Video Resource


Google Arts & Culture – Children's Books: Google Arts and Culture is a curated vault of great artworks from more than 2,000 museums and archives.

Format Type: Online exhibition


Book Creator: ook Creator lets users create their digital books using text, images, audio, and video. It’s a versatile tool for children to produce multimedia stories.

Format Type: Digital book-making tool


Audible Stories for Kids: Audible offers a selection of free audiobooks for children. Listening to stories can be a great way for kids to experience literature and improve their listening skills.

Format Type: Audiobook platform


National Geographic Kids: National Geographic Kids is a children's magazine published by the National Geographic Society. The website offers engaging articles, stories, and videos about animals, science, and cultures, helping to complement and extend the themes found in children’s literature.

Format Type: Educational website


The International Children's Digital Library (ICDL): The ICDL Foundation promotes tolerance and respect for diverse cultures by providing access to the best of children's literature from around the world.

Format Type: Digital library


Barefoot Books Storytime: Barefoot Books creates award-winning books and gifts that celebrate diversity, spark curiosity, and capture children's imaginations.

Format type: Type: Video and digital book


Image Source: EPIC!




Image Source: TumbleBooks

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