Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site
Rebecca Otis, daughter of Carol Hurst, has maintained this site
since 1996. Carol Hurst was a former teacher and school librarian
who became a writer of children's literature and educational materials.
Rebecca Otis began publishing educational materials with Carol Hurst in
1991. This site contains both book reviews and
classroom
activities. |
The Children's Book
Council
The Children's Book Council is a nonprofit trade association of publishers and packagers of trade books
for children and young adults. The site includes links to reading lists
and author/illustrator sites. |
Canadian Children's Book Centre
This site includes books reviews and awards for Canadian books. The
site is designed and maintained by The Canadian Children's Book Centre, a
national, not-for-profit organization, founded in 1976. The site includes
links for author/illustrator, student resources, professional
resources, and Canadian book awards. |
Doucette Index
This site contains
an index containing teaching ideas for K-12 literature that is searchable by
author, title, and illustrator.
This index is designed and maintained by the University of
Calgary.
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Horn Book Resources
This site is from Horn Book Magazine includes recommended books, classroom tips,
family reading, and links to Horns lists of national, international and
state book awards. |
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Batchelder Award
Publisher award for best translated children's book - given by the
American Library Association |
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Belpre Medal
Author and illustrator awards for Latin American children's books - given by
American Library Association |
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Caldecott Medal
Illustrator award for children's book
- given by American Library Association |
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Coretta Scott King Award
- African American author and illustrator awards for children's
books given by American Library Association |
Database of
Award-Winning Children's Literature
This site contains searchable
database of award-winning children and young adult literature. The site was
designed and is maintained by Lisa Bartle, reference librarian at California
State University, San Bernardino.
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Geisel Award
Author award for book for beginning readers - given by the American Library
Association |
| Boston Globe–Horn Book Awards Book
awards fiction
and poetry, picture book, and nonfiction -given by Horn Book Magazine
and the Boston Globe.
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Newbery
Medal Author award for children's book- given by American Library
Association |
| Notable Trade Books for Young People
Best social science books for children-list selected by National Council for the Social Studies and the Children's Book Council. |
| Orbis Pictus Award
-Author award for nonfiction - given by the National Council of
Teachers of English |
| Outstanding Science Trade Books K-12-
Best science trade books for children - list selected by the National
Science Teachers Association and the Children's Book Council. |
| General Reference Books |
| 100 Best Books for Children. LMCRef Z 1037 Si390 2004 |
| Adventuring with Books: A Booklist for Pre-K - Grade 6. LMCRef Z 1037 N346 2002 |
| Best Books for Children: Preschool Through Grade 6. LMCRef Z 1037 B547
2006 |
| Children's Literature Lover's Book of Lists LMCRef Z 1037 S895 2004 |
| International Companion Encyclopedia of Children's Literature LMCRef PN 1008.5 I57 2004 |
| Books Awards |
| The Best in Children's Nonfiction: Reading, Writing, and Teaching Orbis Pictus Awards Books. LMCRef Z 1037 A2 B47 2001 |
| Children's Book Award Handbook LMCRef Z 1037 A2 M37 2006 |
| Coretta Scott King Awards Book: From Vision to Reality. LMCRef Z 1037 A2 C67 2004 |
| Newbery and Caldecott Awards. LMCRef Z 1037 A2 N474 2006 |
| The Pura Belpre Awards: Celebrating Latino Authors and Illustrators LMCRef Z 1037 A2 P87 2006 |
| Picture Books |
| A to Zoo: Subject Access to Children's Picture Books. LMCRef Z 1037
L715 2006 |
| Books Kids Will Sit Still For 3: A Read Aloud Guide LMCRef Z 1037 F847 2006 |
| Companion to American Children's Picture Books LMCRefZ 1033 P52 K57
2005 |
| More Books Kids Will Sit Still For: A Read-Aloud Guide LMCRef Z 1037 F848 1995 |
| Picture Books Plus: 100 Extension Activities in Art, Drama, Music, Math, and Science.
LMCRef LB 1044.9 P49 N47 2003 |
| Read-Aloud Handbook. LMCRef LB 1573.5 T68 2006 |
| Using Picture Storybooks to Teach Literary Devices: Recommended Books for Children and Young Adults LMCRef Z 1037 H23 2002 |
| Subject/Genre |
| A to Z of Science Fiction Literature LMCRef PN3433.4 S73 2004 |
| Around the World With Historical Fiction and Folktales. LMCRef Z 1037 A2
Z37 2004 |
| Building Character through Literature: A Guide for Middle School Readers LMCRef Z 1037 J93 2001 |
| Discoveries and Inventions in Literature for Youth: A Guide and Resource Book LMCRef Z 1037 L93 2004 |
| The Dr. Seuss Catalog LMCRefZ 8808.915 L56 2005 |
| Fantasy Literature for Children and Young Adults: A Comprehensive Guide. LMCRef Z 1037 L97 2005 |
| Gotcha Covered! More Nonfiction Booktalks to get Kids Excited about Reading LMCRef Z 1037 A1 B36 2005 |
| Gotcha for Guys - Nonfiction Books to Get Boys Excited about Reading LMCRef Z 1037 A1 B39 2007 |
| Graphic Novels in Your Media Center: A Definitive Guide LMCRef Z 692 G7 L94 2004 |
| Hit List for Children 2: Frequently Challenged Books LMCRef Z 1019 B38
2002 |
| Junior Genreflecting: A Guide to Good Reads and Series Fiction for Children. LMCRef Z 1037.v 66 2000 |
