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Award Winning Books

         Caldecott Medal

One book receives the award each year in the United States for the best illustrations.

        Newbery Medal

One really great book receives this award each year in the United States for the best story.  Best for grades 3-6.

     Texas Bluebonnet Award

Books published in the United States that are of high literary quality and that appeal to student interests.

Bluebonnet Power Point

     Texas 2/2 Reading List

Recommended by the Texas Children's Roundtable for age 2 - grade 2.

     Coretta Scott King Award

Books chosen each year that are written by authors of African-American descent and make a contribution to promoting the "American Dream."

Pura Belpre award         Pura Belpre Award

Given to a  Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work honors and best portrays the Latino cultural experience.

 

More Great Book Lists

75 Authors and Illustrators Everyone Should Know

Compiled by Children's Book Council

Wanna Learn List of Classic Children's Literature

Children's Choices

Children provide reviews for favorite books.

Teacher's Top 100 Children's Books

Compiled in a National Education Association survey in 2007.

   

If you like...

Harry Potter Junie B. Jones Goosebumps
Funny stories Adventure stories Stories about friends
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