Recommended Book
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If we encounter a man of great intellect, we should ask him what books he reads. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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| Books for Children | Books for Young Adults |
| Newbery Medal - Honoring the best in American literature for children | Printz Award - Award for excellence in young adult literature |
| Caldecott Medal - Awarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. | Best Books for Young Adults - Lists from 1996 to the present |
| Sunshine State Young Readers Award - Florida reading motivation program for students in grades 3-5 and grade 6-8. The program is cosponsored by the School Library Media Services/ Office of the Department of Education and the Florida Association for Media in Education (FAME). | Florida Teens Read - Nominated books will be chosen to: (1) Engage high school students; (2) Reflect interests of high school students; (3) Represent a variety of genres, formats, reading levels, viewpoints, and ethnic and cultural perspectives; and (4) Include both books written for young people and those written for adults (mature readers). |
| Coretta Scott King Book Award - Honors authors and illustrators of African descent whose distinguished books promote an understanding and appreciation of the "American Dream." | Coretta Scott King Book Award - Honors authors and illustrators of African descent whose distinguished books promote an understanding and appreciation of the "American Dream." |
| 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. | Alex Awards - The Alex Awards are given to 10 adult books that are appealing to young adults. On this page you will find information about the award and the award winners. |
| Batchelder Award - Award for an outstanding children's book published in a foreign language and translated into English. | Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults - Links to the Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults lists from 1997 to the present |
| Geisel Award - The most distinguished American book for beginning readers. | Outstanding Books for the College Bound - Categories include: History, Humanities, Literature & Language Arts, Science & Technology, and Social Studies |
| Wilder Medal - Honors an author or illustrator whose books, published in the United States, have made, over a period of years, a substantial and lasting contribution to literature for children. | Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers - Links to the Quick Picks for Young Adults lists from 1996 to the present |
| Schneider Family Book Award - Honors an author or illustrator for a book that embodies an artistic expression of the disability experience for child and adolescent audiences. | W.Y. Boyd Literary Award - Excellence in military fiction.. It recognizes the service of American veterans and military personnel and encourages the writing and publishing of outstanding war-related fiction for young adults or adults |
| e-Skolar Book Lists for Children and Young Adults | Margaret A. Edwards Award - Lifetime achievement in young adult literature |
| Notable Books - Adult fiction and nonfiction | |
| Sibert Medal - Most distinguished informational book published in English | |
| The Reading List: Best Adult Genre Fiction - One title in eight different categories: Adrenaline (encompassing thrillers, suspense, and action/adventure); Fantasy; Historical Fiction; Horror; Mystery; Romance; Science Fiction; and Women’s Fiction. | |
| Odyssey Award - Audiobooks for Young Adults | |
| Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults | |
| FlamingNet.com - Book Reviews by and For Teens | |
| Young Adult Choice lists from IRA (International Reading Association) | |
| GoodReads - Social media for young adult and adult readers | |
| For Teens By Teens: Middle School Students/Just Read Florida | |