Searchable Booklists
Kidalog
Search for books by genre and age level in PAUSD's database of novels customized for Juana Briones' collection.
Looking for the next book in Series?Look at this public library website to find the next book or the order of books in that new series. Series Lists
Here is another that gives you the option to register to get notifications of when the next book comes out or just browse - FictFact - Track your series Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site
Book lists and book reviews. For both students and parents. Search by topic, genre, author and more.
A Book and A Hug
This fabulous book list is maintained by a former children's librarian. Its best features are that it is is up to date and organized so that you can search in many ways. Also included are short videos of interviews with authors and illustrators.
Multicultural Literature Resources
A wide range of cultures are represented including links to award winning books and cultural organizations.
Palo Alto Library
Browse the topics of booklists that have been created by the librarians from your local library. The nice thing is all the books on these lists are in the Palo Alto Libraries!
Monroe County Public Library
A public library in Indiana that has excellent book lists as well as links to all the award winning books and ALSC's notable book list. Why reinvent the wheel when they already have it?
Lists from ALSC
The American Library Association division: Association of Library Services for Children has several different lists including Hi-Lo books for upper elementary and 'books about manners'.
Reader's Advice - Fantasy
This children's fantasy list is extensive and a great place to look for new series if you like this genre. The rest of the website has lots of really specific book lists that are updated regularly but are for older teens and adults.
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Blogs and Book Reviewers
Through the Looking Glass Book Reviews
Look at the author/illustrator spotlight section to find links to your favorites as well as their birthdays! Each issue includes special focuses and seasonal features.
Book Talks - Quick and Simple
Nancy Keane's website with short book talks on all the favorite well-known and not so well-known books for elementary students. She has also starting posting podcasts as well.
Great Kids Books
I like this writer's blog because she writes mainly about elementary school books and is a school librarian in Berkeley.
A Fuse #8 Production
Written by a children's librarian from the NYC Public Library and hosted by the School Library Journal this blog will give you reviews of the trends and newest books coming out. From her page you will find links to many other Kid Lit blogs as well as links to children's author and illustrator blogs.
Good Comics for Kids
This is a collaborative blog with several authors, also hosted by School Library Journal. Reviews and topics range from pre-school through high school interests.
Book Page
This link takes you to the children's and YA book reviews but the website includes books for all ages.
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