The Burnaby School District has paid subscriptions for many resources including audio and ebooks. In addition, many companies are offering free access to their titles. Some databases include materials for many age groups, some of which are meant for older students and teens. It is recommended parents guide their children in selecting appropriate materials.
AUDIBLE
This is free for as long as schools are closed. Good selection of contemporary and classic titles for preschoolers to teens. Titles are available in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portugeuse, Dutch and Chinese languages.
AUDIO BOOK CLOUD
K – 12 fiction and non-fiction titles.
https://www.audiobookcloud.com/ViewByCover.aspx?categoryID=35&subcategoryID=19
BURNABY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Diverse collection of audio and ebooks for all ages.
https://www.bpl.bc.ca/e-books-and-audiobooks
EPIC
Free 30 day trial. 40 000+ titles to choose from.
OPEN LIBRARY
K – 12. Searchable by grade or reading level.
https://openlibrary.org/collections/k-12
OXFORD OWL
From Oxford University. For ages 3 – 11.
https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/books/free-ebooks/
SCHOLASTIC AT HOME
Books and activities to keep kids engaged. K – 9.
https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html
TEEN BOOK CLOUD
ebooks for grades 7 – 12. Offers fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, videos and audio books.
Username: eadieho
Password: login
https://www.teenbookcloud.com/
TUMBLEBOOKS
Animated talking books for grades K – 6. Selection includes storybooks, chapter books, graphic novels and non-fiction titles.
Username: bbysuncrest
Password: search
https://www.tumblebooklibrary.com/Home.aspx?categoryID=77
VANCOUVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Extensive selection of ebooks for all ages.
VOOKS
Vooks offers an very good selection of contemporary titles that are free temporarily. There are 2 ways to sign up.
- choose 6 books within a limited catalogue. Credit card not required. https://watch.vooks.com/free-access
- choose unlimited titles from their catalogue with a credit card. First month free. https://www.vooks.com/parent-resources