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Reading Recommendations: Kids

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Childrens' Award Lists

American Library Association Notable Children's Books
Caldecott Medal
Picture books
California Young Reader Medal
Coretta Scott King Awards
Excellence in African American literature for children
Golden Kite Awards
Presented by the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
Newbery Award Medal

TumbleBooks

Free Audio-visual picture and chapter e-Books for kids!

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Picture Book Suggestions

Young School-Aged (Kids' Books) Reading Suggestions

Useful Sites for Young Readers

Accelerated Reader
Lexile Levels
Reading Rockets
Reading guides for parents, educators, and children
Scholastic Reading Counts

Novelist

NoveList K-8 Plus
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A comprehensive book guide specifically for younger readers. It helps kids find books that are just right for their reading level and interests!

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