eBook Websites
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Digital Library of Illinois A place where you can download eBooks with your library card! |
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Tumblebooks Animated picture books online. Download free books and the free TumbleReader to enjoy e-books offline too! |
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TumblebookCloud TumblebookCloud is an online collection of ebooks and read-along chapter books, graphic novels, educational videos, and audio books! |
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eRead Illinois eRead Illinois is an online collection of digital books, shared by hundreds of libraries in northern Illinois! |
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NoveList K-8 Plus NoveList K-8 Plus is source for book recommendations by author, subject, reading level, theme, and many other search criteria! |
Award Winners
2021 Newbery, Caldecott, and other Children's Book Awards Announced!
John Newbery Medal
For the most outstanding contribution to children's literature
Winner
When You Trap a Tiger
written by Tae Keller
Honor Books
All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys’ Soccer Team
written by Christina Soontornvat
BOX: Henry Brown Mails Himself to Freedom
written by Carole Boston Weatherford
Fighting Words
written by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
We Dream of Space
written by Erin Entrada Kelly
A Wish in the Dark
written by Christina Soontornvat
Randolph Caldecott Medal
For the most distinguished American picture book for children
Winner
We Are Water Protectors
illustrated by Michaela Goade written by Carole Lindstrom
Honor Books
Me & Mama
illustrated and written by Cozbi A. Cabrera
A Place Inside of Me: A Poem to Heal the Heart
illustrated by Noa Denmon written by Zetta Elliot
The Cat Man of Aleppo
illustrated by Yuko Shimizu written by Irene Latham and Karim Shamsi-Basha
Outside In
illustrated by Cindy Derby written by Deborah Underwood
Coretta Scott King (Author) Book Award
Recognizing an African American author and illustrator of outstanding books for children and young adults
Winner
Before the Ever After
written by Jacqueline Woodson
Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award
For most distinguished informational book for children
Winner
Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera
written by Candace Fleming
Theodor Seuss Geisel Award
For the most distinguished book for beginning readers
Winner
See the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog
written by David LaRochelle
See the whole list of ALSC book and media award winners here!
2019 Monarch, Bluestem, and Caudill Awards Announced!
Monarch Award
Awarded by Illinois Young Readers in grades K-3
Winner
Baby Monkey, private eye
Brian Selznick
Bluestem Award
Awarded by Illinois Young Readers in grades 3-5
Winner
Refugee
Alan Gratz
Caudill Award
Awarded by Illinois Young Readers in grades 4-8
Winner
Real Friends
Shannon Hale
Booklists on the Web
Can't decide what to read? Check out these websites for some great book lists!
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Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award Check out the nominees for this award given by Illinois readers in grades 4-8. |
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Bluestem Award Check out the nominees for this award given by Illinois readers in grades 3-5. |
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Monarch Award Check out the nominees for this award given by Illinois Readers in grades K-3. |
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New York Public Library Recommendations 100 Picture Books Everyone Should Know: From the New York Public Library! |
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Mid-Continent Public Library Series Fiction and Sequels: Want to know the order of your favorite series? Check out this site from the Mid-Continent Public Libraries! |