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Find Award Winning Children's Books

Award Winning Children's Literature Database
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Caldecott Medal
For most distinguished illustration in a picture book for children (American Library Association/Association for Library Services to Children)
Children's Choices
Annual list of best books selected by children (International Reading Association with the Children's Book Council)
Coretta Scott King Award
For the distinguished book by a Black author, and the distinguished by a black illustrator, that promote "understanding and appreciation of the "American Dream."
Great Graphic Novels for Teens
Annual list of recommended graphic novels for teens (American Library Association/Young Adult Library Services Association)
International Children's Library
A digital library of outstanding children's books from around the world
Newberry Medal
For most distinguished contribution to American literature for children (American Library Association/Association for Library Services to Children)
Outstanding International Books
Annual list of outstanding books originally published in countries other than the United States and published here in the U.S. in the preceding year (United States Board on Books for Young People)

Lesson Plan Ideas

Crayola Lesson Plans
Great site if you want to incorporate a craft activity into your reading or library research.
Lesson Plans from Scholastic
There are many lesson plans from Scholastic Publishers. There are also Graphic Organizers for reading comprehension and records of books read.
Literature Learning Ladders
Make the connection between theory and practice by exploring some online resources related to literacy, themes, literature circles, technology, and learning
Readwritethink
Over 280 lesson plans for children’s fiction literature
Teaching Library
For teachers who are looking for some lesson plan ideas to go along with children's books.

Find Books at Mason

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Still can't find the item? Use Interlibrary Loan (ILL) to request books, media and articles from other libraries when they are not available at Mason or the WRLC. Start your research early if you want to take advantage of this wonderful service as it can take up to 2 weeks.