Literacy Links
Welcome to the Spaghetti Book Club's Literacy Links.
Are you looking for a great book to read or recommend to someone you know?
Check out our book reviews or choose from the recommended book lists and award winning books below.
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The Center for Children's Books - An extensive resource of book awards in a variety of categories, including: genre, interest, culture and region. |
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Caldecott Medal & Honor Books - Winners of the American Library Association's annual award given to the best illustrated children's book. Winners and Honor Books from 1938-present. (most recent winners and honors) |
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The Children's Book Review - Brief reviews of books in many different categories and genres. |
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Children's Choice Book Award - Every year, children in selected states vote on their favorite books. Winning books from each state are listed. Children's Choice is a project cosponsored by IRA (International Reading Association and the Children's Book Council.) |
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Coretta Scott King Award - "Outstanding African American authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults that demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human values." (most recent winner). |
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Ezra Jack Keats Book Award - New Writer Awards and New Illustrator Awards to recognize and encourage new authors and illustrators starting out in the field of children’s books. (most recent winner) |
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Newberry Medal Honor Books - Winners of the American Library Association's annual award to the most distinguished children's book of the year. (most recent winner) |
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Teens and Young Adults: American Library Association - Best Books for Young Adults |
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Best Books for Tweens/Teens - This page has links to award winning books and many "best of" lists for young adult books in categories including: reluctant readers, graphic novels, non-fiction, popular paperbacks and audiobooks. Adlit is a great resource for parents and educators of kids in grades 4-12, providing information on reading, writing, hot topics in adolescent literacy and information on the Common Core Classroom. |