Booklists on the Web
The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn,
the more places you'll go.
~ Dr. Seuss ~
Award Winning Novels
The Newbery Medal
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/newberymedal/newberyhonors/newberymedal.cfm
The Newbery Medal is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
The Caldecott Medal
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/caldecottmedal/caldecotthonors/caldecottmedal.cfm
The Caldecott Medal is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
The Coretta Scott King Award
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/rts/emiert/corettascottkingbookaward/corettascott.cfm
The Coretta Scott King Award is presented annually to authors and illustrators of African descent whose books promote an understanding and appreciation of the "American Dream."
The Pura Belpré Award
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/belpremedal/belprepast/index.cfm
The Pura Belpré Award is presented biennially to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth.
The Robert Sibert Awards
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/sibertmedal/sibertpast/sibertmedalpast.cfm
The Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children to the author of the most distinguished informational book published in English during the preceding year.
The Michael L. Printz Award
http://www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/booklistsawards/printzaward/Printz,_Michael_L__Award.htm
The Michael L. Printz Award is awarded annually to an author for a book that exemplifies excellence in young adult literature.
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Books About Science and Social Studies
Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children
http://www.nsta.org/ostbc
These outstanding books with scientific themes were selected by a book review panel appointed by the National Science Teachers Association and assembled in cooperation with the Children's Book Council. Although the list was originally designed for students in grades K through 8, beginning in 2002, the list was expanded to include high school level material as well.
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People
http://www.socialstudies.org/notable
Books selected for this bibliography are written primarily for students in grades K-8. The selection committee looks for books that emphasize human relations, represent a diversity of groups and a broad range of cultural experiences, present an original theme or a fresh slant on a traditional topic, and are easily readable and of high literary quality.
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Books for College Bound
Outstanding Books for the College Bound
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/booklistsawards/outstandingbooks/outstandingbooks.cfm
It's never too early to start planning for college! The books selected for this list offer opportunities to discover new ideas, and provide an introduction to the fascinating variety of subjects within academic disciplines. The list is organized into five academic disciplines: history, humanities, literature and language arts, science and technology, and social sciences and includes fiction, nonfiction, poetry, biography and drama.
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Children's Literature
Children's Literature Web Guide
http://www.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown/index.html
This searchable site offers Internet resources for best books, classics, folklore, children's writing, and much more.
The Horn Book
http://www.hbook.com
This interactive website is based on the popular literary magazine about books for children and young adults. It includes reviews of children's books, articles, and interviews with authors and illustrators.
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
http://www.lis.uiuc.edu/puboff/bccb/
This site is the homepage of The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, one of the nation's leading children's book review journals for school and public librarians.
Carol Otis Hurst
http://www.carolhurst.com
This is a collection of reviews of great books for kids, ideas of ways to use them in the classroom and collections of books and activities about particular subjects, curriculum areas, themes and professional topics.
Children's Book Council
http://www.cbcbooks.org
The Children's Book Council is the nonprofit trade association of publishers and packagers of trade books and related materials for children and young adults. This site offers the latest information about recently released publications.
Hoagies' Gifted Information Page – Reading Lists
http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/reading_lists.htm
Looking for books to challenge your students? This site offers a list of book lists and publications that are tailored to the needs and interests of talented readers.
100 Best Books for Kids
http://www.teachersfirst.com/100books.htm
This list was selected by the National Education Association and recommends best books for kids grouped by age level. There are also site links to Reading Resources, Storytelling Resources, and Reading Lessons.
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Audio Books
Audio Books for Young Adults
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/booklistsawards/amazingaudiobooks/audiobooks.cfm
Want to spice up a read aloud? The books on this list from the American Library Association have been selected for their appeal to a teen audience, the quality of their recording, and because they enhance the audience's appreciation of any written work on which they may be based.
BookPALS Storyline Online
http://www.storylineonline.net/index2.html
Popular picture books are read by members of the Screen Actors Guild. The site also offers activities and lesson ideas for each story.
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Teacher and Student Choices
Choices Booklists: Children's Choices
http://www.reading.org/resources/tools/choices_childrens.html
This is a booklist with a twist: children themselves evaluate the books, and provide reviews of their favorites. The project is cosponsored by International Reading Association and the Children's Book Council.
Choices Booklists: Teachers' Choices
http://www.reading.org/resources/tools/choices_teachers.html
Since 1989, the Teachers' Choices project has developed an annual annotated reading list of new books that will encourage young people to read. These are books that kids will enjoy—and that contribute to learning across the curriculum.
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