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Children's Literature Links

Children's Book Awards
A comprehensive guide to children's book awards on the internet.

American Library Association
A librarian's guide to Cyberspace for children.

Newbery Medal Home Page
The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.

Caldecott Medal Home Page
The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-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 Award Book
The Coretta Scott King Award honors the best in African American literature to all children.

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site
This is a collection of reviews of great books for kids.  Lots of information.  The site gives book recommendations for grade levels.

The Children's Literature Web Guide Listing of Book Lists
A link page of recommend book lists. (A list of lists....)

Children's Book Council
The Children’s Book Council (CBC) is a non-profit trade organization dedicated to encouraging literacy and the use and enjoyment of children’s books.

Children's Authors and Illustrators Links

Children's Literature Web Guide:
Authors and Illustrators on the Web

Websites listed here include authors' personal websites and websites maintained by fans, scholars, and readers.

Index to Internet Sites:
Children's and Young Adults' Authors & Illustrators

The Internet School Library Media Center is  designed for easy access to curriculum related sites for teachers, school librarians, parents and students.

75 Authors/Illustrators Everyone Should Know
This list was originally compiled by Bernice E. Cullinan, noted reading specialist, for READ ACROSS AMERICA, the reading initiative celebrating the 75th anniversary of National Children's Book Week. The list is meant to introduce children, and the adults who care for them, to newer books in the field of children's literature.

Meet the Authors and Illustrators
Biographies and excerpts from interviews of children's authors and illustrators.

Scholastic Books Authors Studies
Author and illustrator interviews.

Fun Book Websites for Children

Harry Potter Web Site
http://www.scholastic.com/harrypotter/home.asp

Adventures of Captain Underpants
http://www.scholastic.com/captainunderpants/home.htm

Guys Read - great book list for boys
http://www.guysread.com/

Narnia
http://narnia.com/index.htm

The Magic School Bus
http://www.scholastic.com/magicschoolbus/home.htm

The Spaghetti Book Club
http://www.spaghettibookclub.org/

Book Reviews
 

Book Bytes
Reading lists in a number of categories with descriptions of the books.  Includes books for young adults, and good books to read aloud to your children.
 
BookBrowse.com 
The best current books recently published in the USA, with extensive excerpts. Contains reviews, author biographies, interviews, reading guides and more.
New York Times Bestseller List
Hardcover and paperback bestsellers in fiction and nonfiction.

Reviews of Books
Each book in this site has full reviews from several sources.
 

Book Clubs

Oprah's Book Club  Reading with Ripa
The Today Show Book Club Reading Group Discussions