Great Books

So many books .... so little time!

 

Newbery Medal Books

Fanstastic titles in new fiction. Worth checking out!  

 

Caldecott Medal Books 

Distinguished picture books with amazing illustrations.

 

Coretta Scott King Award Books

Outstanding and inspirational titles in children's literature that promote understanding.

 

Nutmeg Book Awards

Quality fiction titles in children's literature. Connecticut kids get to vote for the winners!

 

Pura Belpré Awards

Distinguished titles portraying the Latino cultural experience in children and youth literature.

 

 

 

Other useful resource links for finding great books

 

American Library Association

The American Library Association’s annual Notable Children’s Book List provides descriptions and age levels of outstanding titles.

 

Kidsreads.com

This user friendly site will help you find information about books, series and authors. Kidsreads.com provides reviews of new titles, interviews with cool authors and other special features.

 

The New York Times

The New York Times provides a weekly list of the national best selling children’s books and includes age level information and brief descriptions for the titles.

 

 

 Reader Survey

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 2010 Newbery Winner

 When You Reach Me 

by Rebecca Stead 

 2010   Caldecott  Winner

 The Lion & the Mouse

Written & illustrated  by Jerry Pinkney 

 

 

 

 

 

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