Reading Resources
Best Books For Young Adults
Links to "best books for young adults" for current and previous years - developed by the Young Adult Library Service Association (YALSA) division of the American Library Association.
Biblionasium
safe “kid” reading social network grades 4-12 (young looking)
The Book-Hive
Book lists for everyone - babies - adults. Choose from lists organized by categories such as fantasy, multicultural, or science fiction. Or search for specific titles, authors, reading levels or book audiences.
Booklists for Kids
Links to book lists for kids ranging from toddler - preteen developed by the Boston Public Library.
Booklists for Teens
Links to book lists for teens developed by the Boston Public Library.
Caldecott Medal Winners
An easy to print page of Caldecott Medal Winners provided by the American Library Association.
"The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children."
Children's Literature Web Guide
"Internet resources related to books for children & young adults."
If you liked the "Wimpy Kid" Series...
Did you finish the Wimpy Kid books & don't know what to read next? Get some ideas from this "Jog the Web" of author interviews, book trailers,& web-sites you will like if you enjoyed the Wimpy Kid series.
KidsReads
Book information including reviews, author info, book club guides, & more
Litpick
Read & review ebooks for free
Newbery Medal Winners
An easy to print page of Newbery Medal Winners provided by the American Library Association.
"The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. "
Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
Links to "quick picks for reluctant young adult readers" for current and previous years - developed by the YALSA division of the American Library Association.
Read Kiddo Read
James Patterson's site contains book recommendations from birth - advanced middle school readers. Also includes links to lesson plans.
Storyline Online - "Streaming video program featuring famous people reading children's books aloud."
Links to "best books for young adults" for current and previous years - developed by the Young Adult Library Service Association (YALSA) division of the American Library Association.
Biblionasium
safe “kid” reading social network grades 4-12 (young looking)
The Book-Hive
Book lists for everyone - babies - adults. Choose from lists organized by categories such as fantasy, multicultural, or science fiction. Or search for specific titles, authors, reading levels or book audiences.
Booklists for Kids
Links to book lists for kids ranging from toddler - preteen developed by the Boston Public Library.
Booklists for Teens
Links to book lists for teens developed by the Boston Public Library.
Caldecott Medal Winners
An easy to print page of Caldecott Medal Winners provided by the American Library Association.
"The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children."
Children's Literature Web Guide
"Internet resources related to books for children & young adults."
If you liked the "Wimpy Kid" Series...
Did you finish the Wimpy Kid books & don't know what to read next? Get some ideas from this "Jog the Web" of author interviews, book trailers,& web-sites you will like if you enjoyed the Wimpy Kid series.
KidsReads
Book information including reviews, author info, book club guides, & more
Litpick
Read & review ebooks for free
Newbery Medal Winners
An easy to print page of Newbery Medal Winners provided by the American Library Association.
"The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. "
Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
Links to "quick picks for reluctant young adult readers" for current and previous years - developed by the YALSA division of the American Library Association.
Read Kiddo Read
James Patterson's site contains book recommendations from birth - advanced middle school readers. Also includes links to lesson plans.
Storyline Online - "Streaming video program featuring famous people reading children's books aloud."
eBooks, Online & Digital Reading Resources
Baen Free Library
Science Fiction can be read online for free. Suitable for young adults - adults.
Bluford Series (audio)
Free audio of the Young Adult Bluford series. Listen online or download and listen offline.
Book-Bot
Free eBooks for all ages to read online -many classics.
Funbrain Reading Activities
Read Web versions of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Tess's Tree, Amelia Writes Again, Camp Confidential, and additional online comics. MadLibs Junior & reading related games also available.
"Girl eBooks" - Young Adult Page
Read online or download to computer or devices. Most books are free - contains classic titles written by women such as Little Women, Heidi, & Anne of Green Gables
Google Books
Search online books (for all ages through adult) - access to classics in the public domain & other titles are included for free or link to the "Google eBookstore" to purchase titles.
Inanimate Alice
"Inanimate Alice is Transmedia - designed from the outset as a story that unfolds over time and on multiple platforms, the episodes are available on all devices capable of running Adobe’s Flash Player. ‘Alice’ connects technologies, languages, cultures, generations and curricula within a sweeping narrative accessible by all. As Alice’s journey progresses, new storylines appear elsewhere providing more details and insights, enriching the tale through surprising developments. Students are encouraged to co-create developing episodes of their own, either filling in the gaps or developing new strands."
International Children's Digital Library
Scanned picture books from around the world for all ages - can be read online.
Many Books - Young Readers Page
Free, downloadable eBooks available in many formats to read online or transfer to your device.
Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life by James Patterson
Read the first 13.5 chapters of Patterson's new book for free at the book's official website!
Podiobooks
"Free audio books delivered as podcasts". Check out the Childrens & Young Adult pages.
Project Gutenberg
Over 36,000 free eBooks for all ages - can be read online, downloaded to your PC or other reading device.
Storyline Online
"Streaming video program featuring famous people reading children's books aloud."
Science Fiction can be read online for free. Suitable for young adults - adults.
Bluford Series (audio)
Free audio of the Young Adult Bluford series. Listen online or download and listen offline.
Book-Bot
Free eBooks for all ages to read online -many classics.
Funbrain Reading Activities
Read Web versions of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Tess's Tree, Amelia Writes Again, Camp Confidential, and additional online comics. MadLibs Junior & reading related games also available.
"Girl eBooks" - Young Adult Page
Read online or download to computer or devices. Most books are free - contains classic titles written by women such as Little Women, Heidi, & Anne of Green Gables
Google Books
Search online books (for all ages through adult) - access to classics in the public domain & other titles are included for free or link to the "Google eBookstore" to purchase titles.
Inanimate Alice
"Inanimate Alice is Transmedia - designed from the outset as a story that unfolds over time and on multiple platforms, the episodes are available on all devices capable of running Adobe’s Flash Player. ‘Alice’ connects technologies, languages, cultures, generations and curricula within a sweeping narrative accessible by all. As Alice’s journey progresses, new storylines appear elsewhere providing more details and insights, enriching the tale through surprising developments. Students are encouraged to co-create developing episodes of their own, either filling in the gaps or developing new strands."
International Children's Digital Library
Scanned picture books from around the world for all ages - can be read online.
Many Books - Young Readers Page
Free, downloadable eBooks available in many formats to read online or transfer to your device.
Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life by James Patterson
Read the first 13.5 chapters of Patterson's new book for free at the book's official website!
Podiobooks
"Free audio books delivered as podcasts". Check out the Childrens & Young Adult pages.
Project Gutenberg
Over 36,000 free eBooks for all ages - can be read online, downloaded to your PC or other reading device.
Storyline Online
"Streaming video program featuring famous people reading children's books aloud."