Reading Recommendations
Free Children’s E-Books in multiple languages about the Corona Virus – Provided by the New York City School Library System
Award Winners
American Indian Youth Literature Award – Awarded biennially, the AIYLA identifies and honors the very best writing and illustrations by Native Americans and Indigenous peoples of North America
Beverly Cleary Children’s Choice Award – Annual award to quality books written at second/third grade reading level
Caldecott Medal winners – Distinguished American picture books
Early Literacy Book Awards (CLEL Bell) – A favorite source for storytime books
Geisel Award – Beginning reader books published in English in the United States
Newbery Medal – Most distinguished contribution to American literature for children
ORCA – Oregon Reader’s Choice Award
Pura Belpré Award – Outstanding kids’ literature celebrating Latin American culture
Robert F. Sibert Medal – Most distinguished informational book for children
Other Sources
Diversity in Children’s Lit – Recommendations from Ezra Jack Keats Foundation for recently released titles
Novelist K-8 – A helpful tool for finding book recommendations, read-a-likes, and more! (requires a CCRLS library card number and PIN)
RISE: A Feminist Book Project – (formerly Amelia Bloomer Project) for Ages 0-18
Social Justice Books – Various book lists based on cultural identities
Books and Authors – Discover read-alikes based on authors or genres you like.
DOGO Books – Book reviews by kids for kids
Reading Help
How to Raise a Reader – Tips for success from your librarians!
Adolescent Literacy – Resources for struggling readers in grades 4-12
Reading Rockets – Information about teaching children to read and helping kids who struggle
