Reading Lists and Battle of the Books

Award Winners and Selection Tools

Caldecott Medal - Awarded every year to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children by the Association for Library Services to Children.
Newbery Medal - Awarded every year to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children by the Association for Library Services to Children.
More book & media awards from the Association for Library Services to Children Book & Media.
California Young Reader Medal - Kids vote in Primary, Intermediate, Jr & Sr High categories.
Beverly Cleary Children's Choice Awards. Great for new chapter book readers!
Children's Notable Lists from the American Library Association's Association for Library Service to Children.
Amelia Bloomer List Recognizing the best feminist books for young readers (ages birth - 18) from the American Library Association.
Additional booklists can be found on Teaching Books.net and Novelist.
DIG Checklist - Use this checklist as a rubric for evaluating or rating children's media that is inclusive, equitable, and accessible.

Battle of the Books List Great books for 4th through 6th graders from the SB County Office of Education.
NPR's Book Concierge

Series & Sequels List
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Last Updated: Aug 7, 2020