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Suggested Reading By Grade Level

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Award-Winning Book Lists

Caldecott Award Books
Awarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
Children's Book Awards
The most comprehensive guide to English-language children's book awards on the Internet.
Coretta Scott King Award Books

Awarded annually to authors and illustrators of African descent whose distinguished books promote an understanding and appreciation of the "American Dream. "
Michael J. Prinz Award Books
Awarded anually for a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature.
Newbery Award Books
Awarded annually to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
Scott O'Dell Historical Fiction Award
Presented for a work of historical fiction published by a U.S. publisher and set in the New World.

Subject Bibliographies

Back to School
Bear-y Happy Reader: a booklist of bears & teddy bears

Fantasy and Science Fiction
Growing Pains