Book Lists for Kids and Young Adults

Boston Public Library, Booklists for Kids
This site provides many lists by specific themes.
http://www.bpl.org/kids/booklists/

Fairfax County Library in Virginia
Locate Books by Grade Level
http://www.co.fairfax.va.us/library/reading/elem/gradedbooks.htm

American Library Association Literary and Related Awards
Association for Library Service to Children - ALSC
View the many medal winners and honor books by year: Newbery Medal,
Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal, Mildred L. Batchelder Award, Caldecott Medal and others.
http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/awardsscholarships.htm

American Library Association 2004 Notable Children's Books
Each year the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) identifies the best of the best in children's books, recordings, videos, and computer software.
http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/childrensnotable/notablecbooklist/currentnotable.htm 

American Library Association, Booklists & Book Awards
Young Adult Library Service Association (YALSA)
View current and past winners from these lists: Best Books for Young Adults, The Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in YA Literature and Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers.
http://www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/booklistsawards/booklistsbook.htm

Maine Student Book Award
Books recommended for students in grade 4-8.  Annotations give grade level suggestions.  You can access past lists at the bottom on the page.
http://www.windham.lib.me.us/msbaan.htm 

Compiled by Jan Hamilton, Youth Services Librarian
Prince Memorial Library
December, 2004