Suggestions
- bibliographies by the Westmount Library
Links:
General / Général
Authors / Auteurs
Awards / Prix
Take quizzes about books that you love or get a list of recommended
titles at this site.
A guide to children's literature and books.
A guide to books for children and young adults. Everything
you want to know is here.
Children's Picture Book Database
Educational Resources
for Native American Studies, First Nations Studies, Indigenous Studies,
and Aboriginal Studies.
National Geographic explores
the history of several well-known fairy tales.
Well known author, Jon Scieszka has created
this web site to offer leadership, practical solutions, a forum, and support
to get guys reading.
The International
Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) is a non-profit organization which
represents an international network of people from all over the world
who are committed to bringing books and children together.
Storynory
NEW!
IPod-Ready stories for kids.
Information about the books, interviews with J.K. Rowling and games are
available at this site - you can even download a Harry Potter screensaver.
This site includes a Virtual Story Room, complete with a Robert Munsch
storytime!
The Official Brian Jacques Page
Learn more about the Redwall series and British author Brian Jacques.
You'll find biographical information, games and interesting facts about
this famous author.
A colourful and fun page from the author of The Mitten and The Hat.
Caldecott
Medal
This prize 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.
Canadian Library Association Book Awards
CILIP Carnegie & Greenaway Award
Newbery
Medal Award
The Newbery 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.
Recipients of this prize are authors and illustrators of African descent
whose distinguished books promote an understanding and appreciation of
the "American Dream."
Canadian
Children's Literature: Award-Winning Books
This comprehensive list from the National Library provides both English
and French Canadian award winners from 1992 to the present.