Research.gif CHILDREN'S & YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE
LIBRARY RESEARCH GUIDE
Prepared by Kathryn Reynolds
Education & Human Services Librarian

BEST BOOKS/BOOKLISTS FOR SCHOOLS

  1. Print Resources

    Best Books for Building Literacy for Elementary School Children
    Dunbar Reference LB 1573 .B47 2000

    Best Books for Children: Preschool Through Grade Six 6th ed.
    Dunbar Reference PN 1009 .A1 B47 1998

    Best Books for Young Adults
    Dunbar Reference PN 1009 .A1 C37 2000

    Best Books for Young Teen Readers Grades 7-10
    Dunbar Reference PN 1009 .A1 B47 2000

    The Best in Children's Books by Zena Sutherland (3 vols.)
    Dunbar Reference Z 1037 .A1 B47 (1973-78, 1979-84, 1985-90)

    Best of the Best for Children: Books, Magazines, Videos, Audio, Software, Toys, Travel
    Dunbar Reference PN 1009 .A1 B47 1992

    Books for You: An Annotated Booklist for Senior High 13th ed.
    Dunbar Reference PN 1009 .A1 B66 1995

    Children's Catalog
    Dunbar Reference Z 1037 .W76 1996 (and 1999 Supplement)

    Juniorplots: A Book Talk Guide for Use with Readers Ages 12-16
    Dunbar Reference Z 1037 .G514 1993

    Mother Goose Comes First: An Annotated Guide to the Best Books and Recordings for Your Preschool Children
    Dunbar Reference Z 1037 .W777 1990

    Senior High School Library Catalog 14th ed.
    Dunbar Reference Z 1037 .W77 1992

  2. Electronic Resources

    ALSC Names 2000 Notable Children's Web Sites
    http://www.ala.org/news/archives/v5n13/notablechildweb2000.html

    ATN Book Lists (Suggested Reading)
    http://rms.concord.k12.nh.us/rl/#Top

    The Best Children's Literature (on the Net)
    http://www.geocities.com/Paris/Jardin/1630/

    Booklists of Children's Literature
    http://www.monroe.lib.in.us/childrens/children_booklists.html

    HomeArts: Books Every Child Should Read (A Western Canon Jr.)
    http://homearts.com/depts/relat/bookintr.htm

    Instructor-How to Choose the Best Multicultural Books
    http://teacher.scholastic.com/lessonrepro/lessonplans/instructor/multicultural.htm

    Librarian's Choice: Suggested Reading for K-6
    http://www.amarillo.isd.tenet.edu/sleepyhollow/SHLC.html

    PW: Best Children's Books 2000 (from Publishers Weekly)
    http://www.publishersweekly.com/index_articles/20001106_92601.asp

    Reading Rants! (Out of the Ordinary Teen Booklists)
    http://tln.lib.mi.us/~amutch/jen/index.html

    St. Charles Public Library - Youth Services Reading Lists
    http://www.st-charles.lib.il.us/low/ythread.htm


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