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Internet Resources for Children’s Literature
The following list of Children's Literature resources is intended to provide a starting point for locating information on the Internet. Contact the Reference Desk for research assistance.
Awards and Noteables.Association of Library Service to Children (ALSC)
ALSC, a division of the American Library Association (ALA), links to ALA's awards and notables in the field of children's print and media materials.
Caldecott Award
Most distinguished American picture book for children.
Newbery Award
Most distinguished contribution to American literature for children
Pura Belpre Award
The Pura Belpré Award, established in 1996, is presented to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth.
American Library Association
The American Library Association supports children and young adult readers through the following book awards and honors.
Coretta Scott King Award
Given to African American authors and illustrator for outstanding inspirational and educational contributions
The Schneider Family Book Award
The Schneider Family Book Awards honor an author or illustrator for a book that embodies an artistic expression of the disability experience for child and adolescent audiences.
Batchelder Award
The (Mildred L.)Batchelder Award recognizes an outstanding children's book published in a foreign language and translated into English. Includes links to winners and submission instructions.
Best Books for Young Adults
An annual award presenting books published in the past 16 months that are recommended reading for young adults 12 to 18).
Robert F. Sibert Information Book Medal
Awarded annually to the author(s) and illustrator(s) of the most distinguished informational book published in English during the preceding year.
Stonewall Book Awards
The first and most enduring award for lesbigay books is the Stonewall Book Awards, sponsored by the American Library Association's Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Round Table.
Children's Book Council -- Online
A non-profit trade association of children's book publishers and producers of related literacy materials for children.
Children’s Literature Association
Devoted to promoting serious scholarship and criticism of children's Literature.
The Children’s Literature Ring
A juried collection of sites devoted to children's books.
The Children's Literature Web Guide
A guide to children's literature resources on the Internet. Includes awards lists and other information for teachers, parents, researchers and kids.
University of Calgary ( Alberta)
Fairrosa Cyber Library of Children's Literature
A personal cyber collection of materials found on the Web related to children's literature. This scholarly site prepared by a children's librarian, supports the study and enjoyment of children's literature.
International Board of Books for Young People
A non-profit organization which represents an international network of people who are committed to bringing books and children together. This organization offers conferences, activities, and publications on an international level.
Kay E. Vandergrift's Special Interest Page
This scholarly site is intended for exploring ideas and information with students who are interested in youth literature, genre fiction, women's studies, and related topics. On the youth side, there are materials for young adults, children, and the history of children's literature. Each section or topic presents questions that can form the basis for futher inquiries and research in the field of children's literature.
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Revised 9/04/2007
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