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Book lists for Kids
J - Junior books are written for kids, grades 3- 6.
(The lists below also include some E books (grade 3 and earlier ) which were just too fun to pass up.)|
Award WinnersLinks to book award Web sites: Caldecott Medal Books - Awarded to the illustrator of the most distinguished American picture book for children. Coretta Scott King Awards - Selected annually to honor African-American authors and illustrators who create outstanding books for children and young adults. Newbery Medal Books - Given annually to the author with the most distinguished contribution to children's literature. Pura Belpre Award - Honors Latino writers and illustrators whose work best embodies the Latino cultural experience. Sasquatch Award - Children vote for chapter books, grades 3-6. (WLMA) Washington Children's Choice Picture Books Award - Selections are read to all children in a participating school. (WLMA) Young Readers Choice Awards (PNLA)- Annually selected by young readers of the Pacific Northwest, from a ballot of nominated books. Pierce County Library Young Readers Choice Awards Booklists Series Resource LinksEasy Readers (ER) in Series Books in a Series Assorted Book Lists
History and Historical Fiction
Mystery Nonfiction
Science Fiction and Fantasy |
Quick Book lists by Grade Level
Read the Books - AR lists service - a service for searching Accelerated Reader (AR) lists for local area schools, with links directly into our library catalog. Search for AR books now >> or Read more about this service >> TopicsBilingual Books / Libros Bilingues
Different Cultures
Family Separation
Great Junior Books to Discuss Picture Books Find just the book you are looking for. Youth Services Librarians created the Picture Book Index to help you find just the book you are looking for. They continue to add new books, searchable by title, author, and subject, to this resource. The Library provides thousands of children’s books: board books for babies, storybooks that are mostly pictures, and nonfiction (educational) books where early readers can learn more about their interests. Safety Web link: 50 Multicultural Books Every Child Should Know List arranged by age levels (preschool to 12 years), compiled by CCBC - Cooperative Children's Book Center. Web site: www.education.wisc.edu World History Fiction Forthcoming BooksSoon to be Published - Youth Online ServicesDearReader.com Book Lists - a monthly service, in which book list(s) are emailed to you. A variety of book lists are offered, including children's books. Book Selection Tools page lists several electronic resources and web sites for book selection help. Great Early Elementary Reads (ALSC) - Recommended titles for children who are just learning to read and beginning to read on their own. Parents, grandparents, caregivers, librarians, educators and others will want to download and print this booklist. |
