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- The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
- The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
- This list is prepared annually by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) of the American Library Association.
- This list is prepared annually by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) of the American Library Association.
Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
- Do you think you don't like to read? Check out this list of books that kids who "don't like to read" really do like!
The Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature
- The Michael L. Printz Award is an award for a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature.
- The Coretta Scott King Award is given to an African American author and an African American illustrator for an outstandingly inspirational and educational contribution
- The Pura Belpr¨¦ Award, established in 1996, is presented to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth.
The Connecticut Nutmeg Book Award
- The Connecticut Nutmeg Book Awards are determined by students who read and vote for their favorite book from a list of ten nominees every year. There are lists for both students in grades 4-6 and in grades 7-8. This webpage also has links to past winners.
- Guys Read is a website devoted to the particular reading tastes of guys of all ages. It is maintained by Jon Scieszka, creator of "The Stinky Cheese Man" and other wacky books.
Notable Trade Books for Young People: Social Studies
- The books that appear in these annotated book lists were evaluated and selected by a Book Review Committee appointed by National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and assembled in cooperation with the Children's Book Council (CBC).
Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students
- The books that appear in these lists were selected as outstanding children's science trade books. They were selected by a book review panel appointed by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) and assembled in cooperation with the Children's Book Council (CBC).
Cornerstone Literacy Initiative
- Learn about the Cornerstone Literacy Initiative in place at Worthington Hooker School.The site includes a list of books that teachers use to teach literacy concepts.
Prepared by:Beth Hart, Library Media Specialist
Worthington Hooker School
New Haven, CT
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