about us

Bookwink's mission is to inspire kids to read. Through podcasting and web video, we hope to connect kids in Grades 3 through 8 with books that will make them excited about reading. The videos are approximately 3 minutes long and are updated monthly. Each video booktalk is about a different topic, and additional read-alikes can be found on the Bookwink website. You can look for books by subject, grade level, author or title. We are constantly updating the booklists with our newest favorite books.

Join the Wink-list to receive news about upcoming videos, a list of the most exciting new books being published, and Sonja's personal recommendations. Subscribe to our video podcast to automatically receive the latest videos. If you would like DVD copies of the videos, please see our contact page for details.

Bookwink was selected by the Association of Library Service to Children (ALSC) to be included on their list of great websites for kids. Feel free to link to Bookwink, and share it with kids, teachers, librarians, parents, or anyone looking for a good book to read!

Sonja Cole is the host and book reviewer. She has an MLS from Rutgers University and has worked as a Middle School librarian and a High School English teacher. She has about 50 favorite books, but The Golden Compass, East, Zazoo, and Beauty top the list.

Paul Kim is the art director and producer. He has a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design and began designing games and websites in 1994. Paul's contributions to interactive media have been recognized by Adobe Macromedia, Communication Arts, ID Magazine, Wired, The Museum of the Moving Image and The One Club's Gold Pencil Award.   His favorite books are Fat Men from Space, Point Blank, Close to Shore, The Death Collector, The Convicts and anything by Daniel Pinkwater.