The Last Cuentista
written by Donna Barba Higuera
Books and Reading
eBooks Websites | Award Winners | Booklists on the Web
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
2022 Newbery, Caldecott, and other Children's Book Awards Announced!
John Newbery Medal
For the most outstanding contribution to children's literature
Winner
Honor Books
Red, White, and Whole
written by Rajani
written by Rajani
A Snake Falls to Earth
written by Darcie Little Badger
written by Darcie Little Badger
Too Bright to See
written by Kyle Lukoff
written by Kyle Lukoff
Watercress
written by Andrea Wang
written by Andrea Wang
Randolph Caldecott Medal
For the most distinguished American picture book for children
Winner
Watercress
written by Andrea Wang
written by Andrea Wang
Honor Books
Have You Ever Seen a Flower?
illustrated and written by Shawn Harris
illustrated and written by Shawn Harris
Mel Fell
illustrated by Noa Denmon written by Zetta Elliot
illustrated by Noa Denmon written by Zetta Elliot
Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre
illustrated by Floyd Cooper, written by Carole Boston Weatherford
illustrated by Floyd Cooper, written by Carole Boston Weatherford
Wonder Walkers
illustrated and written by Micha Archer
illustrated and written by Micha Archer
Coretta Scott King (Author) Book Award
Recognizing an African American author and illustrator of outstanding books for children and young adults
Winner
Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre
written by Carole Boston Weatherford
Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre
written by Carole Boston Weatherford
written by Carole Boston Weatherford
Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award
For most distinguished informational book for children
Winner
The People’s Painter: How Ben Shahn Fought for Justice with Art
written by Cynthia Levinson
written by Cynthia Levinson
Theodor Seuss Geisel Award
For the most distinguished book for beginning readers
Winner
Fox at Night
written and illustrated by Corey R. Tabor
written and illustrated by Corey R. Tabor
See the whole list of ALSC book and media award winners here!
2020 Monarch, Bluestem, and Caudill Awards Announced!
Monarch Award
Awarded by Illinois Young Readers in grades K-3
Winner
Potato Pants!
Laurie Keller
Laurie Keller
Bluestem Award
Awarded by Illinois Young Readers in grades 3-5
Winner
Does it Fart?
Nick Caruso
Nick Caruso
Caudill Award
Awarded by Illinois Young Readers in grades 4-8
Winner
The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise
Dan Gemeinhart
Dan Gemeinhart
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! |