Reading & Books
NEW! Sophie Reads
"Sophie the Otter Reads" is the name on 52 different themes of take-home kits for children 0-5 years and their parents. Each kit has books, a CD or DVD, a toy, and a resource guide and related non-fiction book for parents, on subjects ranging from monkeys to bedtime. A selection of kits may be found at libraries for checkout (sorry--no holds, no renewals).
Tumblebooks
Tumblebooks is a wonderful collection of animated, talking picture books, puzzles and resources for families.
The books will appeal to children ranging in age from preschoolers to eighth grade.
Due to the animation, these picture books require a DSL or Broadband connection and the most recent Flash plug-in to successfully play the stories.
Authors and Illustrators
- Authors Page
- Biographies of some of your favorite authors.
- Avi
- Judy Blume
- Eric Carle
- Virginia Hamilton
- Kevin Henkes
- William Joyce
- Linda Sue Park
- Katherine Paterson
- Dav Pilkey
- Peggy Rathman
- Rosemary Wells
Award Winners
- Caldecott Medal Home Page
- American Library Association's annual award to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
- Coretta Scott King Award
- Recipients are authors and illustrators of African descent whose distinguished books promote an understanding and appreciation of the "American Dream."
- Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature
- This award is for a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature.
- Newbery Medal Home Page
- Awarded annually to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
- Pura Belpré Award
- Awarded to the 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.
- Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award
- Awarded annually to the author of the most distinguished informational book.
- Scott O'Dell Historical Fiction Award
- Presented for a work of historical fiction published by a U.S. publisher and set in the New World.
- The Sydney Taylor Book Award
- Awarded annually to outstanding books of positive Jewish content for children.
- Young Reader's Choice Award
- The oldest children's choice award in the United States and Canada and the only regional award chosen by children of two countries.
Magazines
- National Geographic World
- National Geographic's magazine for kids!
- New Moon
- A magazine for girls and their dreams.
- Sports Illustrated for Kids
- A kid-friendly look at sports.
- Stone Soup
- A magazine by young writers and artists.
- Yes Mag
- Canada's Science magazine for kids.
- ZuZu
- An online magazine for kids.