Websites+to+browse+for+books

=Websites =

 Websites to checkout Books of Note is the title of this list compiled by local librarians. For a book to be included in this list it must be read and recommended as a notable book by an individual reader. Then a second evaluator must also agree that the book qualifies for the booklist. The list itself is not a be all end all because there are many good books that do not come through our channel. It is not meant to be a book list of exclusion, merely a listing to be shared with professionals or interested educators, etc. that would like to have some guidelines in choosing materials for school students and curricula.
 * TriState Young Adult Books of Note** [|http://www.tristatereviews.org]

The American Library Association is the oldest and largest library association in the world, with more than 64,000 members. Its mission is to promote the highest quality library and information services and public access to information.
 * ALA** []

URL:[| http://www.ala.org/alsc/awards.html] Description: American Library Association- Awards and Notables
 * Awards and Notables**

The Newbery Medal honors the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. []
 * John Newbery Medal Home Page**

The Caldecott Medal honors the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. []
 * Randolph Caldecott Medal Home Page**

The Wilder Award 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. []
 * Laura Ingalls Wilder Award**

The Theodor Seuss Geisel Award medal honors the author(s) and illustrator(s) of the most distinguished contribution to the body of American children’s literature known as beginning reader books published in the United States during the preceding year. []
 * Theodor Seuss Geisel Award**

CSK Award SealThe Coretta Scott King Book Award is presented annually.The award (or awards) is given to an African American author and an African American illustrator for an outstandingly inspirational and educational contribution. []
 * Coretta Scott King Book Award**

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 * ALSC Childrens Notable Media Lists..**...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.

URL: [|http://www.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown/index.html] Description: was created by David Brown of the Doucette Library of Teaching Resources at the University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada. It contains a kaleidoscope of book and resource lists, teaching ideas, discussion opportunities, and links to other sites, all focusing on books for kids.
 * University of Calgary**

URL: [] Description: This site provides information on award winners.
 * Literature Award Books**

URL: [] Description: This site offers information and features on favorite teen authors, books, series and characters. It is part of The Book Report Network. It also has author profiles/interviews and excerpts of new releases.
 * Teenreads.com**

URL: [] Description: Genreflecting (now in its 5th ed.), this site supports your quest for finding great reads—for yourself and for others. By organizing fiction and recreational nonfiction according to their Genres and appeal features, we make it easy to find the books you're looking for.
 * Genreflecting.com**

URL: [] Description: Genre fiction by the author of Genreflecting. Includes book reviews of a variety of genres.
 * GenreFluent**

[[URL: [] Description: Chester Co. library site that allows access to 2000 library sites where material can be collected. Gives access to sirs, galegroup, encyclopedia, almanac, thesaurus and illustrations. Must have a Penna.library card number.
 * Pa Access**

=**General literature websites**=

**Genre Websites** Site: **American Folklore: Children's Stories** URL: [] Description: This site has tons of folklore, "spooky stories" and tongue twisters that students can read in a variety of topics. The site also has lesson plans to use. Site: **Authors! Authors! Children’s Books Authors and Illustrators on the Web** URL: [|www.bethanyroberts.com/childrensbookauthors.htm] This site includes a directory of book authors and illustrators with links to their official websites and writing tips from children’s book authors. Site: **Authors and Literature Grades K-2** URL: [|www.literacy.uconn.edu/k2chilit.htm] Description: This site has resources broken out by grades as well as literacy web area which reviews new books and awards given to them. It has an area which reviews new books and awards given to them. Literacy topics are reviewed such as best practices for early years adolescence and more. There is also an area that gives resources to research about effective literature instruction Site: **www.authoryellowpages.com** URL: [] Description: This website is a searchable directory of author websites. You can search for an author by name or genre and can even sign up to receive a newsletter from your favorite author. Site**: www.bethanyroberts.com/childrensbookauthors** URL: [] Description: This website includes an alphabetical list of author and illustrator websites as well as tons of writing and publishing tips for children from well known authors like Judy Bloom and Jane Yolen. Site: **Bookspace** URL: [|www.hclib.org/pub/bookspace/BooklistAction.cfm?list_num=878] This site lists 7 genres of book for which book suggestions are offered. This is like Facebook except it is about books. This site offers many suggestions, including options to click on "If you like Harry Potter, you may like......". This seems to be a user-friendly site. Site: **Carol Hurst’s Children’s Lit Website** URL: [|www.carolhurst.com/authors/suthors.html] This site includes a list of authors and their novels, biographical information, and links to articles where there work is mentioned. Site: **Choose-a-Genre** URL: [|www.bloomington.k12.mn.us/indschool/HC/Genre/genre.html] Description: This site is fun! The home page has a bunch of balloons with a genre on each. By clicking on a genre, you can find bibliographies, lessons, activities, and more internet sites for each genre. The home page also provides links to genre and literature sites, author study sites and book project ideas! Site: **www.storyplace.org** URL: [] Description: Students can choose a story theme and then answer a few questions. The info they type in is then used in the animated story that follows. Some pages are read by the student and on some pages the characters are animated and speak the words in the speech bubbles. Each story is followed by a list of books on that theme that the students could find in the library. Site: **Fantastic Fiction** URL: [] **Description:** This is a data base site that warehouses information about 30,000 authors and 350,00 books. Readers can browse authors or titles by clicking on any letter of the alphabet or searching for a particular title or author themselves. Readers can also check out new books, new authors, most popular, top authors, series and awards. What I like about it is that the frame stays the same, and only the information changes, so the consistent look helps my eyes know what to expect and where to find it. It’s something people can bookmark and go back to again and again. Site: **Find Me An Author: Finding Authors Using a Database of Genre Specific Images** URL: [] **Description**: This site has hundreds of authors listed under the following genre’s: nonfiction, crime, romance, thrillers, horror comedy, children, science fiction, historical, fantasy, women’s fiction, westerns. Each genre provides pictures of at least 25 authors who write in that genre. Also included here are definitions of each genre as well as some history and/or interesting facts about the genre. Click on the picture of the author and it takes you directly to the author site. This site is a very useful reference for both teachers and students. Folklore:Site: **aaronshep.com/stories/folk.html** URL: [] Description: This website has links to many folklore stories. It gives you the age range and a summary for each story. Some stories even have songs that go with them that were created by Aaron Shepard. Site: **Curriculum Laboratory** URL: [|www.uleth.ca/edu/currlab/handouts/genres.html] Description: This website provides a list of authors by genre. It also includes definitions for each of the genres and types of books. It lists different library category headings that you would find each genre listed under at the library and provides recommended reading lists for each genre. Site: **Genrelist** URL: www.booknutsreadingclub.com/genrelist.html Description: This site provides definitions for each of the children's literature genres. It has kid friendly links for each genres to find lists of books that are recommended. It also has links for homework help, bookreport help, and teacher/parent stuff. Site: **Historical Fiction for Children and Young Adults** URL: [] Description: A listing of recommended historical fiction books listed by topic and then grade level. Site: **Historical Fiction Starring Girls** URL: [] This website includes an annotated bibliography of Young Adult Historical Fiction ins which girls/young women are the main characters. It seems this might be a good source for books which may appeal to young women who generally do not enjoy history. Site: **kids.mysterynet.com/** URL: [] Description: Features mysteries to solve, stories (and mysteries written by kids), and magic tricks Site: **Kids Love a Mystery** URL: [] Description: These website has a list of mystery books for children, lesson plans, and even quick solve mysteries for children. Site: **kidsreads.com** URL: [|http://www.kidsreads.com] Description: This site is a part of the Book Report Network that was established in 1996. This site offers news on new releases, favorite authors, book reviews, author interviews, books into movies, and a series section. Students will be able to search for their favorite authors, learn about new authors, and new releases. Site: **Literature Links** URL: [] This is a site which gives a listing of literature genres as well as specific reading series - from Aesop's Fables to Animorphs and Fun with Spot - and when you click on an entry, you are taken to activities related to that genre/series. There might be trivia questions about a novel, or the opportunity to write an ending for The Neverending Story. Looks like a great resource. Site: **Nancy Keane’s Children’s Literature Webpage** URL: [|http://nancykeane.com] This webpage offers lists of recommended reading lists, book talks by children, and other children’s literature resources on the web. Site: **Magic Tree House- Mary Pope Osborne** [|URL:http://www.randomhouse.com/kids/magictreehouse/author.html] Description: This site is absolutely wonderful- easy to use and very informative. Information is provided on the author as well as all of her famous Magic Tree House books. She includes educational activities that get kids actively reading. Osborne also has an “Ask the Author” section where she will personally answer your questions. Kids and teachers can even investigate the Reader’s and Writer’s Club page for more ways to interact with her popular series. Site: **Poetry: Kenn Nesbit’s Poetry4kids.com** URL: [|www.poetry4kids.com] Description: This fun site created by an author contains fun poems that you can read a rate by the author. There is also information about the author and the books he has published as well as an area to contact him. He has also included an area to resource for poetry games. Site: **Reading Genres** URL: [] **Description:** This teacher friendly site was posted by a third grade teacher. It has genre posters that can be downloaded for free. Also included are reading log sheets as well as graphing connections to mathematics that can be used with any age group. At the bottom of the page there are connections to a reader’s notebook as well as a reading workshop. Both of these have additional teacher’s resources. Site: **Reading Rockets** URL: [|www.readingrockets.org] This site offers tips on teaching reading strategies, lists of children’s books and authors, free reading guides and lesson plans, and a “Just for Fun” link which includes writing contests, daily vocabulary quiz, and downloadable documents for kids to color and create. Site: **Resources for School Librarians** URL: [|www.sldirectory.com/libsf/resf/bookplans.html#genres] This site has a wealth of information. It offers a list of sites on various genres, alternative book reports, literature circles, poetry, nonfiction, and book talks. Science:Site: **scholastic.com/magicschoolbus/** URL: [] Description: This website offers fun science activities for students. It has links to games, simple science, TV/Videos, and books. You can also go on a virtual tour with Ms. Frizzle! You can hop a ride on the Magic School Bus and learn all about animals, insects, space, archeology, and many more science subjects. Site: **The Subgenres of Science Fiction** URL: [] **Description:** This site, by Marg Gilks and Moria Allen, gives brief, but understandable descriptions of the different subsections of the science fiction genre. Clicking on the ‘home’ tab will take the reader to more information about the web authors who also write books, short stories, and articles in multiple other genres. Site: **teenreads.com** URL: [] **Description:** Teenreads describes itself as the ultimate reading list. A super warehouse authors, books, videos cross cut and analyzed/compiled in every way one could imagine. There are reviews, series, features, new & cool, paperback, book clubs, books into movies, award winners, newsletters, contests, and links to facebook, twitter, and blogs. It’s bright and friendly, and the features are fantastic. I will definitely be using this in my classroom. Site: **Wands and Worlds** URL: [] Description: This is a blog for science fiction books for children and teens. You can search for books on specific subjects or read book reviews. There is also forums for discussions etc. Site: **www.webrary.org** URL: [] Description: This website has a Teen Zone as well as a Kids Webrary. There are list of books in many different genres, links to fun websites for kids, and live homework help. The Teen Zone includes links to the newest teen books, graphic novel and author websites, resources for writing, and more. Site: **Web English Teacher** URL: [|www.webenglishteacher.com/childlit.html] This site features links organized by the author’s name. Each author site has biographical information, lesson plans, and teaching resources for their individual novels. Site: **Young Adult Fantasy Guide** URL: [] This site lists fantasy books, authors, and reviews. Each month it features an interview with a different fantasy author; each month free books are given away. It also has lists of award winning fantasy books, quotes from award winning fantasy movies, and there is also a blog.