Library Resources
References:
- Houghton Mifflin Authors & Illustrators
- Information about your favorite authors and illustrators who appear in Houghton Mifflin Reading.
- Poetry
- Academy of American Poets
- Harry Potter
- Warner Brothers' official Harry Potter webSite.
- Time for Kids
- News magazine for kids with up to date news articles written for kids. Also included are sections entitled Look it Up, Your Turn, Explore, Games, and Magazines. Spanish Magazines included.
- Links to favorite authors
- News magazine for kids with up to date news articles written for kids. Also included are sections entitled Look it Up, Your Turn, Explore, Games, and Magazines. Spanish Magazines included.
- The Why Files
- Explore the science, math and technology behind the news of the day.
- Fun Stuff for Kids
- Lots of links to fun websites.
- Between the Lions
- 54 different books to read online. Changed every week. Great stories, games, songs, thing to print, and information for teachers and parents.
- MightyBook.com!
- "Discover the power of reading" at this site. Read a book, write a story or poem, draw pictures, play games, and more.
- The Neverending Tale
- Tales created by students. A choose-your-own-path adventure story where you can read a story and add to the adventure.
- Picturing Books
- Website about picture books.
- Book Reviews
Award-winning Books:
- The Randolph Caldecott Medal
- The Caldecott Medal is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
- California Young Reader Medal
- The California Young Reader Medal program gives young readers in our state the opportunity to honor their favorite books and authors, recommend them to others, and enjoy recreational reading.
- Coretta Scott King Book Awards
- The Coretta Scott King Award is presented annually by the Coretta Scott King Task Force of the American Library Association's Social Responsibilities Round Table. Recipients are authors and illustrators of African descent whose distinguished books promote an understanding and appreciation of the "American Dream."
- The John Newbery Medal
- The Newberry Medal is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children to the author of the most distinguished conrtibution to American literature for children.