Merci Suárez Changes Gears
written by Meg Medina
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
2019 Newbery, Caldecott, and other Children's Book Awards Announced!
John Newbery Medal
For the most outstanding contribution to children's literature
Winner
Honor Books
The Night Diary
written by Veera Hiranandani
written by Veera Hiranandani
The Book of Boy
written by Catherine Gilbert Murdock, illustrated by Ian Schoenherr
written by Catherine Gilbert Murdock, illustrated by Ian Schoenherr
Randolph Caldecott Medal
For the most distinguished American picture book for children
Winner
Hello Lighthouse
illustrated and written by Sophie Blackall
illustrated and written by Sophie Blackall
Honor Books
Alma and How She Got Her Name
illustrated and written by Juana Martinez-Neal
illustrated and written by Juana Martinez-Neal
A Big Mooncake for Little Star
illustrated and written by Grace Lin
illustrated and written by Grace Lin
The Rough Patch
illustrated and written by Brian Lies
illustrated and written by Brian Lies
Thank You, Omu!
illustrated and written by Oge Mora
illustrated and written by Oge Mora
Coretta Scott King (Author) Book Award
Recognizing an African American author and illustrator of outstanding books for children and young adults
Winner
A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919
written by Claire Hartfield
A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919
written by Claire Hartfield
written by Claire Hartfield
Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award
For most distinguished informational book for children
Winner
The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian’s Art Changed Science
written by Joyce Sidman
written by Joyce Sidman
Theodor Seuss Geisel Award
For the most distinguished book for beginning readers
Winner
Fox the Tiger
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!
2019 Monarch, Bluestem, and Caudill Awards Announced!
Monarch Award
Awarded by Illinois Young Readers in grades K-3
Winner
Creepy Pair of Underwear
Aaron Reynolds
Aaron Reynolds
Bluestem Award
Awarded by Illinois Young Readers in grades 3-5
Winner
Wish
Barbara O'Conner
Barbara O'Conner
Caudill Award
Awarded by Illinois Young Readers in grades 4-8
Winner
Ghost
Jason Reynolds
Jason Reynolds
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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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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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! |