Reading & Literature Links
Experience the Vision Video for the Developing World Digital Library
It will make available in multiple languages manuscripts, maps, rare books, musical scores, recordings, films prints, photographs, architectural drawings, and other significant cultural materials on the Internet, free of charge!
"Books
are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most
accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of
teachers." ~Charles W. Eliot
Award-Winning Books & Reviews
- Newbery Medal and Honor Books - Current and previous winners of the Newbery Medal. This award is given to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children
- Caldecott Medal and Honor Books - Current and previous winners of the Caldecott Medal. This award is given to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
- Belpré Medal - Current and previous winners of the Belpré Medal, presented to a 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.
- Margaret A Edwards Award - The Margaret A. Edwards Award, established in 1988, honors an author's lifetime achievement for writing books that have been popular over a period of time.
- Michael L. Printz Award - The Michael L. Printz Award is an award for a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature.
- Coretta Scott King Award - This award recognizes an African-American author of outstanding books for children and young adults.
- ALA Notable Children's Books - Notable fiction and non-fiction books for younger readers, middle readers, and older readers.
- Young Reader's Choice Award - The Pacific Northwest Library Association's Young Reader's Choice Award is the oldest children's choice award in the U.S. and Canada. This site has links to current and previous nominees and new and previous winners