Because of the importance of literacy to the well-being of this community, the Caller-Times is starting a year-long examination of the problem and potential solutions of illiteracy. The "Read to Lead" effort will include news stories, editorials and columns, along with increased community outreach by the Caller-Times as a local company.

Literacy Resources	Teachers' Resources
Caller.com/books Caller.com/education Kids' Summer Reading Corpus Christi Literacy Council	The Secret of Smith's Hill Runaway Windmill Teachers Guide The Time Bridge Travelers Book 1 Teachers Guide Best in the World activity Sheets Luke in a Pickle activity sheets
Children's book reviews
Book about real Dr Seuss is a fun read The book I liked this summer was "Dr. Seuss We Love You." It was about Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel in real life) who loved to draw funny-looking creatures. FULL STORY » Twins take on the case of sick bullies "Hangman Curse" is my favorite book because it surprises you in so many ways. It scares you at first, but when you get to the end of the book it really scares you. FULL STORY » Kid's Book Reviews: Hall Monitor Mrs. Puff is trying to avoid giving SpongeBob the privilege of being Hall Monitor. FULL STORY » Kid's Book Reviews: One of a Kind (The Wild Thornberrys #6) Eliza Thornberry is actually a normal girl except she can talk to animals. FULL STORY » Kid's Book Reviews: "Disney's Duck Tales: Down the Drain" Uncle Scrooge McDuck scoffed at an article in the evening paper. FULL STORY » Kid's Book Reviews: Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See? Panda Bear, Panda Bear, what do you see? I see a bald eagle soaring by me. FULL STORY » Kid's Book Reviews: Just Like Ice Cream "Just Like Ice Cream" is a novel that tells about sixteen-year-old Julie's summer. FULL STORY » Kid's Book Reviews: If You'll be my Valentine This book is about a boy who wants to have a Valentine. FULL STORY » Kid's Book Reviews: Captain Underpants I liked Captain Underpants books because they are funny and I enjoy them. FULL STORY » Kid's Book Reviews: Captain Underpants There is a sign and they write "I like Rogers." FULL STORY » MORE REVIEWS June 14, 2005: Garfield and the Tiger June 14, 2005: Tortoise and the Hare June 14, 2005: The Wide-Mouth Frog June 14, 2005: Deltora Quest June 14, 2005: It Happened to Nancy June 13, 2005: A mother appreciates the thought June 6, 2005: Twins take on the case of sick bullies Click here for the 2004 archive of kids' book reviews