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Erin Entrada Kelly
Books and Reading
eBooks Websites | Award Winners | Booklists on the Web
eBook Websites
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MyMediaMall 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
2017 Newbery, Caldecott, and other Children's Book Awards Announced!
John Newbery Medal
For the most outstanding contribution to children's literature
Winner
Honor Books
Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut
written by Derrick Barnes, illustrated by Gordon C. James
written by Derrick Barnes, illustrated by Gordon C. James
Long Way Down
Jason Reynolds
Jason Reynolds
Piecing Me Together
Renée Watson
Renée Watson
Randolph Caldecott Medal
For the most distinguished American picture book for children
Winner
Wolf in the Snow
illustrated and written by Matthew Cordell
illustrated and written by Matthew Cordell
Honor Books
Big Cat, little cat
illustrated and written by Elisha Cooper
illustrated and written by Elisha Cooper
Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut
written by Derrick Barnes, illustrated by Gordon C. James
written by Derrick Barnes, illustrated by Gordon C. James
A Different Pond
illustrated by Thi Bui, written by Bao Phi
illustrated by Thi Bui, written by Bao Phi
Grand Canyon
illustrated and written by Jason Chin
illustrated and written by Jason Chin
Coretta Scott King (Author) Book Award
Recognizing an African American author and illustrator of outstanding books for children and young adults
Winner
Piecing Me Together
Renée Watson
Piecing Me Together
Renée Watson
Renée Watson
Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award
For most distinguished informational book for children
Winner
Twelve Days in May: Freedom Ride 1961
Larry Dane Brimner
Larry Dane Brimner
Theodor Seuss Geisel Award
For the most distinguished book for beginning readers
Winner
Charlie & Mouse
written by Laurel Snyder, illustrated by Emily Hughes
written by Laurel Snyder, illustrated by Emily Hughes
See the whole list of ALSC book and media award winners here!
2017 Monarch, Bluestem, and Caudill Awards Announced!
Monarch Award
Awarded by Illinois Young Readers in grades K-3
Winner
Sam and Dave Dig a Hole
Mac Barnet and Jon Klasen
Mac Barnet and Jon Klasen
Bluestem Award
Awarded by Illinois Young Readers in grades 3-5
Winner
Roller Girl
Victoria Jamieson
Victoria Jamieson
Caudill Award
Awarded by Illinois Young Readers in grades 4-8
Winner
A Night Divided
Jennifer Nielsen
Jennifer Nielsen
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 2018 Nominees for this award given by Illinois readers in grades 4-8. |
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Bluestem Award Check out the 2018 Nominees for this award given by Illinois readers in grades 3-5. |
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Monarch Award Check out the 2018 Nominees for this award given by Illinois Readers in grades K-3. |
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Kids Reads The best place on the web for kids to find info about their favorite books, series and authors. |
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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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Book Hive A great site by Charlotte and Mecklenburg County Public Library for all things book related! |
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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! |