Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Suggested Reading

Wondering what children’s book to read next?  These resources will help to point you in the right direction!

National Education Association:  Resources and Materials (find it on ipl2: Resources by Subject – Kidspace – Reading Zone – Book Lists)
http://www.nea.org/grants/13023.htm
Part of the Read Across America program, this resource features lists of recommended children’s literature.  The program works to highlight America’s diversity through lists covering Asian-American authors, Spanish/English bilingual books, Native American authors, and African American authors.  Other lists include Teacher’s Top 100 and Author’s Favorites.  Users can also download posters for Read Across America and the Reader’s Oath.

International Reading Association:  Children’s Choices (find it on ipl2: Resources by Subject – Kidspace – Reading Zone – Book Lists)
http://www.reading.org/Resources/Booklists/ChildrensChoices.aspx
For kids, by kids.  In conjunction with the Children’s Book Council, the International Reading Association annually publishes a list of recommended children’s literature with titles selected by children themselves.  This resource features annotated versions of the lists from 1998 to the present.  The website also features fact sheets about Children’s Choices, information about the list and an application to become a Children’s Choice Team Leader, as well as pre-formatted bookmarks that can be downloaded and used to promote the resource.

Half-Remembered Children’s Books (find it on ipl2: Pathfinders)
http://www.ipl.org/div/pf/entry/76690
This ipl2 pathfinder offers strategies and resources for finding half-remembered children’s books—those books you may have enjoyed in the past, but for which you cannot recall the author or title.  Print and electronic resources are listed.
 
The Newbery Medal Homepage (find it on ipl2: Resources by Subject – Literary Awards)
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/newberymedal/newberymedal.cfm
This is the homepage for the Newbery Medal, an annual award given by the American Library Association for distinguished contributions to children’s literature.  The site features a list of nominees, past winners, information about children’s literature, and links to related websites.

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