New Kid
written by Jerry Craft
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
2020 Newbery, Caldecott, and other Children's Book Awards Announced!
John Newbery Medal
For the most outstanding contribution to children's literature
Winner
Honor Books
Scary Stories for Young Foxes
written by Christian McKay Heidicker
written by Christian McKay Heidicker
The Undefeated
written by Kwame Alexander
written by Kwame Alexander
Other Words for Home
written by Jasmine Warga
written by Jasmine Warga
Genesis Begins Again
written by Alicia D. Williams
written by Alicia D. Williams
Randolph Caldecott Medal
For the most distinguished American picture book for children
Winner
The Undefeated
illustrated by Kadir Nelson written by Kwame Alexander
illustrated by Kadir Nelson written by Kwame Alexander
Honor Books
Bear Came Along
illustrated by LeUyen Pham written by Richard T. Morris
illustrated by LeUyen Pham written by Richard T. Morris
Double Bass Blues
illustrated by Rudy Gutierrez written by Andrea J. Loney
illustrated by Rudy Gutierrez written by Andrea J. Loney
Going Down Home with Daddy
illustrated by Daniel Minter written by Kelly Starling Lyons
illustrated by Daniel Minter written by Kelly Starling Lyons
Coretta Scott King (Author) Book Award
Recognizing an African American author and illustrator of outstanding books for children and young adults
Winner
New Kid
written by Jerry Craft
New Kid
written by Jerry Craft
written by Jerry Craft
Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award
For most distinguished informational book for children
Winner
Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story
written by Kevin Noble Maillard
written by Kevin Noble Maillard
Theodor Seuss Geisel Award
For the most distinguished book for beginning readers
Winner
Stop! Bot!
written by James Yang
written by James Yang
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
Brian Selznick
Bluestem Award
Awarded by Illinois Young Readers in grades 3-5
Winner
Refugee
Alan Gratz
Alan Gratz
Caudill Award
Awarded by Illinois Young Readers in grades 4-8
Winner
Real Friends
Shannon Hale
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! |