Summer Web 2.0

In reviewing my Google Reader, one of the feeds was about developing an online book club for children.  LibraryThing was referenced in the article.  So at that time I had an opportunity to explore LibraryThing.   I joined the site and added the books that I am reading this summer.  It was amazing to see the number of people who are also reading these books.   The options to communicate through book talks, blogging, reviews, and groups with those who are reading the same books provide an opportunity to hear the views of others.   It will also give you ideas of books that may be interesting to read.   This may be a way that teachers in area schools can have a book talk without having to meet in person.  As a second grade teacher, I would use LibraryThing personally and professionally and probably not with the students.  A site that could be used with the students would be Lookybook.  It is a website for children which allows parents and children to read a picture book, rate the book, write a review, place on their bookshelf, and purchase.