1. THE-BEST-OF-THE-BEST: THE ASSOCIATION FOR LIBRARY SERVICE TO CHILDREN
A. CLICK ON THE BLUE LINK BELOW, THEN CLICK ON;AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS; AT
THE TOP OF THE SCREEN.
B. VISIT LITERARY AND RELATED AWARDS AND CHILDREN'S
NOTABLE LISTS(LEFT SIDE OF PAGE).
Click on these links to find a wealth of recommendations for highly
acclaimed children's books in a variety of categories, as well as
videos/DVD's, recordings and software back to 1996.
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/childrensnotable/notablechibooks/index.cfm
2. THE NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION: LOOKING FOR TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR CHILDREN'S BOOKS? CHECK OUT THIS WEB SITE FOR TEACHERS' BOOK LISTS.
http://www.nea.org/readacross/resources/catalist.html
3. CALDECOTT MEDAL
Awarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished
American picture book for children. Find lists of medal-winning
books back to 1938. (Generally, ages 3 to 8)
http://www.ala.org/alsc/caldecott.html
4. NEWBERY MEDAL
Awarded annually to the author of the most distinguished contribution to
American Literature for children. (Generally, ages 9 to 14)
http://www.ala.org/alsc/newbery.html
5. CORETTA SCOTT KING BOOK AWARD
Award is given annually to an African-American
author and illustrator whose works inspire and promote cultural understanding.
Click on the link below, click on BOOK AWARD WINNERS on the left side of the
screen for lists and descriptions of medal winners from 1970 to the present.
http://ala.org/ala/emiert/corettascottkingbookaward
6. NCTE ORBIS PICTUS NONFICTION AWARD
The National Council of Teachers of English annually presents an award to an
outstanding nonfiction book for children. See lists and descriptions back to 1990.
http://www.ncte.org/elem/awards/orbispictus/
7. 100 PICTURE BOOKS EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW
This list was created by the New York
Public Library. Be sure to click on Reading & Books at the top of the page
for more about children's books.
http://kids.nypl.org/reading/recommended2.cfm?ListID=61
8. KIDS READ
Reviews of children's books, author information, series for
children and more! Be sure to click on FEATURES(see top of home page) for
COOL NEW BOOKS, CLASSICS AND NEW FAVES, BEST BOOKS of 2007 and other exciting
stuff. THIS IS A VERY INFORMATIVE, EASY-TO-USE SITE.
http://www.Kidsreads.com
9. BOOK LISTS BY GRADE LEVEL AND READING ABILITY
Click on this link for access to hundreds of books leveled by Guided Reading
parameters and grade level. This link is included in a web site created by
our reading specialists. Visit their complete site at:
http://teacherweb.com/IL/WoodlandElementary/WestReadingSpecialists/
http://home.comcast.net/~ngiansante/
10. READING RAINBOW - TV - GOOD ENOUGH TO READ
Be sure to visit the web site of
this highly-acclaimed TV program dedicated to children and books. Check out
the family literacy kits.
Reading Rainbow is shown on channel 11 at 6:30 A.M. Sunday mornings.
http://gpn.unl.edu/rainbow
11. PLANET ESME
Booklists and book ideas from a librarian turned author.
http://planetesme.com
12. TOO-GOOD-TO-MISS-BOOKS
Suggested reading by grade level.
http://monroe.lib.in.us/childrens/booksbygrade.html
13. WARREN NEWPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Find lists of suggested books by grade
level. Click on the link below, click on library catalog, click on
PATHFINDER,and then click on CHILDREN'S BOOK LISTS.
http://www.wnpl.info