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This site lists approximately 100 recently published children's books, chosen by children and sorted by reading level. Endorsed by the children themselves, these books are meant to encourage reading among children ages 5 to 14.

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This site lists approximately 100 recently published children's books, chosen by children and sorted by reading level. Endorsed by the children themselves, these books are meant to encourage reading among children ages 5 to 14.

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This page from the California Department of Education offers a fully searchable database of literature for K-12 students. Available search criteria include age, language, awards, and a variety of topical keywords. Each book listing includes a short synopsis.

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The American Library Association's annual listings of the best young adult fiction and non-fiction. You'll find listings from 2002 up to the current yr. Find the good works here.

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This site is the definitive list source for yearly Newbery Medal winners in the field of children's literature. Besides the list of the yearly winners and the accompanying honor books, the site provides access to previous winners dating back to the 1920's. Information about the Newbery award is in the left sidebar along with links to other important children's book medals, including the Caldecott (for illustration and other art).

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The University of Pennsylvania provides an interesting listing of books that have been are " banned"-- suppressed or censored by authorities. The site provides a short history of the books listed and give links to other sites with the same concern.

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This annual list of fiction complied by the Young Adult Library Services Association provides annotated suggestions for young adults ages 12 to 18. Scroll down the page to find the lists for 2025 and 2024.

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Lots of interesting materials here! Teacher's resources are organized by many categories-- alphabetical, thematic, and award winners. An especially interesting listing is one for reluctant readers. Links to Children's Book Council, American Library, Children's Literature Web and others make this a good stop to shop.

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Though this site is archived, it is still intact and ready for use. This site promotes reading in themes from the Canadian Library. The themes are designed to promote reading and give educators resources that worked for this group. It promotes children's literature also. The site itself contains reading lists in French and English. The lists are centered around themes. There is also ways to share your success with the kit and pose questions in an open forum. They offer tips and suggestions on ways to encourage reading and learning among children and adolescents.

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Source: University of Calgary, Canada - Newbery and Caldecott information, book reviews and plans available to teach with the medal books. ALA best books are listed along with Internet book discussions, and resources for storytellers, teachers and parents. Also included are specific teaching ideas, indexes of research guides and publishers.

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Target: Elementary - This site contains a collection of reviews of books for children, lesson plans, teaching ideas and activities. Topics are cross indexed by subject, curriculum ideas, themes and professional items for easy access. Also contains information about Carol Hurst's Newsletter and educational products along with links to other sites. Site sponsored by Carol Hurst's Consultants and Didax Educational Resources

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This is a collection of close to a thousand short descriptions of books commonly found in school libraries. Designed for use by a Library Media Specialist as book talks, they also serve as a quick plot synopsis for parents or teachers interested in finding suitable books for interested young readers. Contents are indexed by subject, title, and author.

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Do you need ideas to engage students in reading over the summer? Start with a Book shares free resources based on topics kids already like, such as superheroes, music, and dinosaurs. Find 24 different topics with specific books and activities to get students reading and creating. In addition to the book lists and activities, Start with a Book includes book-based summer science activities and toolkits, and guides for at-home learning. Other information on the site has tips for parents on increasing reading fluency in English, Spanish, and nine different languages. Sign up for weekly text messages that deliver updates and motivational tips.

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