The Eyes and the Impossible
written by Dave Eggers
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
2024 Newbery, Caldecott, and other Children's Book Awards Announced!
John Newbery Medal
For the most outstanding contribution to children's literature
Winner
Honor Books
Eagle Drums
written by Nasuġraq Rainey Hopson
written by Nasuġraq Rainey Hopson
Elf Dog and Owl Head
written by M.T. Anderson
written by M.T. Anderson
Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir
written by Pedro Martín
written by Pedro Martín
Simon Sort of Says
written by Erin Bow
written by Erin Bow
The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams
written by Daniel Nayeri
written by Daniel Nayeri
Randolph Caldecott Medal
For the most distinguished American picture book for children
Winner
Big
illustrated and written by
Vashti Harrison
illustrated and written by
Vashti Harrison
Honor Books
In Every Life
illustrated and written by
Marla Frazee
illustrated and written by
Marla Frazee
Jovita Wore Pants: The Story of a Mexican Freedom Fighter
illustrated by Molly Mendoza,
written by Aida Salazar
illustrated by Molly Mendoza,
written by Aida Salazar
There Was a Party for Langston
illustrated by Jerome Pumphrey and Jarrett Pumphrey,
written by Jason Reynolds
illustrated by Jerome Pumphrey and Jarrett Pumphrey,
written by Jason Reynolds
The Truth About Dragons
illustrated by Hanna Cha,
written by Julie Leung
illustrated by Hanna Cha,
written by Julie Leung
Coretta Scott King (Author) Book Award
Recognizing an African American author and illustrator of outstanding books for children and young adults
Winner
Nigeria Jones
written by Ibi Zoboi
Nigeria Jones
written by Ibi Zoboi
written by Ibi Zoboi
Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award
For most distinguished informational book for children
Winner
The Mona Lisa Vanishes: A Legendary Painter, a Shocking Heist, and the Birth of a Global Celebrity
written by Nicholas Day
written by Nicholas Day
Theodor Seuss Geisel Award
For the most distinguished book for beginning readers
Winner
Fox Has a Problem
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!
2024 Monarch, Bluestem, and Caudill Awards Announced!
Monarch Award
Awarded by Illinois Young Readers in grades K-3
Winner
Chez Bob
Bob Shea
Bob Shea
Bluestem Award
Awarded by Illinois Young Readers in grades 3-5
Winner
Allergic
Megan Wagner Lloyd
Megan Wagner Lloyd
Caudill Award
Awarded by Illinois Young Readers in grades 4-8
Winner
Alone
Megan E. Freeman
Megan E. Freeman
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! |