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Do you want to find a great book to read?
These are lists of wonderful books chosen by kids and adults:

Are you wondering “What do I read next?”
Go to www.iconn.org and use a service that will make great recommendations for you based on what you like to read. You will need the 14-digit barcode number from your library card to access this site.

Award Winners:
>Hans Christian Andersen Award
Every other year IBBY presents the Hans Christian Andersen Awards to an author and an illustrator, living at the time of the nomination, whose complete works have made a lasting contribution to children's literature.

>Caldecott Award Winners
The Caldecott Award is given annually by the American Library Association, "for the most distinguished American picture book for children."

>Newbery Award Winners
The Newbery Medal is awarded annually by the American Library Association for the "the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children."

>Boston Globe-Horn Book
Now in its 36th year, this national award annually honors outstanding children's and young adults books in three categories: Fiction and Poetry, Nonfiction, and Picture Book.

>Nutmeg Children’s Book Award
The recipient of this award for fiction targeted to grades 4-6 is chosen by ballott by Connecticut children


Recommended Reading, Award Books, Author Sites:
>American Library Association Great Sites
Lists of great titles, award winners, classics, authors and illustrators.

>KidsPage Book and Reading Sites
Multnomah County's links for booklists and favorite author sites.

>Just For Kids Who Love Books
HUGE list of titles, series and authors on this great website.

>Kids' Top 100 Books
What America's kids love to read! Top 100 titles from an National Education Association online survey.

>Teachers' Top 100 Books for Children
Recommendations for the National Education Association Read Across America project.

>Bookhive
Book reviews and recommendations for children, birth to 12 years.

> Storyplace
Stories in English and Spanish for elementary and preschool ages.


Children’s Department
(203) 259-0346 ext. 18 childrens @ pequotlibrary.com





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