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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 |
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childrens @ pequotlibrary.com |
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