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ALA Notable Children's Books

https://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/notalists/ncb

A list of current notable children's books from the American Library Association.

 

Caldecott Medal Award Winners - 1938 to Present

https://abqlibrary.org/caldecott/all

The Randolph Caldecott Medal is named in honor of 19th-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.

 

The Coretta Scott King Book Awards

http://www.ala.org/emiert/cskbookawards

This award is presented annually by the American Library Association to an author or illustrator of African descent whose distinguished books promote an understanding and appreciation of the African-American experience for children and youth. For all recipients 1970 to the present visit: http://tinyurl.com/lmu7l2t.

 

Fairrosa Cyber Library of Children's Literature

https://winningwriters.com/resources/category/childrens-literature

Searchable library of children's literature.

 

Help My Child Read

http://www2.ed.gov/parents/read/resources/edpicks.jhtml

Resources from the U.S. Department of Education.

 

IPL Kids Reading Zone

https://www.ipl.org/category/getsubject-v12-c3-t4248-p0/

A large selection of links about authors, book lists, short stories, and more.

 

Cynthia Leitich Smith's Children & Young Adult Literature Resources

https://cynthialeitichsmith.com

Interviews, recommendations, annotated bibliographies for children's and young adult literature.

 

The Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature

http://www.ala.org/yalsa/printz  

This award is for the book that most exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature, awarded by the American Library Association.

 

Newbery Medal Award Winners - 1922-current
https://abqlibrary.org/newbery/All

The John Newbery Medal is awarded to the year's most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. The medal is presented by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association.

 

NJLA Garden State Children's Book Award

http://njlamembers.org/content/garden-state-childrens-book-awards

The children of New Jersey vote for their favorite book each year in this annual award geared toward books for younger readers. This site contains a list of terrific books in the easy reader, fiction and nonfiction categories for children in grades two through five.

 

Garden State Teen Book Award

https://sclsnj.org/garden-state-teen-book-awards/

New Jersey teens in schools and public libraries throughout the state select their favorite fiction and nonfiction books each year, based on teen appeal and quality of writing. Check out the winners, and get some promising recommendations for good reads. 

 

NYPL for Kids

http://kids.nypl.org/

A collection of information about children's books and authors as well as internet links.

 

No Flying No Tights

http://www.noflyingnotights.com

Graphic novel, manga, and anime reviews from a staff of volunteer librarians that love comics.

 

PBS Parents - Reading and Language

https://www.pbs.org/parents/learn-grow/all-ages/literacy

Resources for parents to help their children become better readers.

 

Poetry for Children

http://poetryforchildren.blogspot.com/

Maintained by a professor at Texas Woman's University, this blog offers links to many poet's websites and offers information about various poetry awards.

 

The Pura Belpre Award

https://nsufl.libguides.com/c.php?g=112442&p=7491218

The American Library Association presents a biennial award to a Latino/Latina writer or illustrator whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth. 

 

Reading Rockets

http://www.readingrockets.org/

"Reading Rockets is a national multimedia project offering information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help."

 

Scholastic Book Wizard 

https://bookwizard.scholastic.com/

Helps you find good books for children and teens, grades 1-12 reading levels or lexile ability.

 

Scholastic - Book Lists

https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books-and-authors/#book-lists

"Lesson plans, booktalks, discussion guides, author interviews, and other classroom resources for teaching with the best children’s books."

 

Story Arts Online

http://www.storyarts.org/

A collection of storytelling resources.

 

YALSA Booklists

http://www.ala.org/yalsa/booklistsawards/booklists

The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) is a division of the American Library Association. Browse their lists of best fiction, audiobooks, films, graphic novels, and more for teens. Also check out their Teen Book Finder Database.

 

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