Grades 9-12

Barahona Center for the Study of Books in Spanish for Children and Adolescence (Centro Barahona para el Estudio de Libros Infantiles y Juveniles en Español)
Lists of recommended books in English about Latinos (California State University in San Marcos California)

Best Books for Young Adults
The books listed annually are recommended for students ages 12-18 and represent a wide range of genres and styles. (Young Adult Library Services Association)

California Department of Education’s Recommended Literature (K-12)
A collection of outstanding literature for children and adolescents (California Department of Education)

Centro Barahona para el Estudio de Libros Infantiles y Juveniles en Español
Lists of recommended books in Spanish. (California State University in San Marcos California)

Children’s Book Council
Annual reading lists to help teachers, librarians, parents, and booksellers discover new, wonderful books for children. Lists include: Hot Off the Press, Showcase, Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 and Children’s Choices. 

Children’s Books and Web Sites about the U.S. Governrnent
A large collection of books and websites about the US Government. Sections include; campaigns and elections, Congress, the U.S. Constitution, the flag, how government works, the judiciary, the presidency and the story of the U.S.A. (United States Senate)

Children’s Choices Booklist
The list includes brief reviews of approximately 100 titles, each of which has been recommended by children themselves. (International Reading Association & Children’s Book Council)

Children’s Notable Lists
Annual list of the best of the best in children's books. (Association for Library Service to Children)

Colorin Colorado
A bilingual website written for families and educators of English language learners; some books are in English, some are in Spanish, and some don't have any words at all. (Reading Rockets)

Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC) Original Booklist
The list covers a wide range of themes and topics and is organized into age groups. (Cooperative Children’s Book Center at the University of Wisconsin)

Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC), K-12 Teachers
Website designed to help K-12 teachers stay informed about the newest outstanding books published for children and teenagers, and also help identify great books on a wide range of topics to integrate into the curriculum. (School of Education at the University of Wisconsin)

Just Read, Florida! 2009 Recommended Summer Reading List
Annual list designed for parents and educators to encourage students to continue reading during the summer months. (Florida State Department of Education)

Kid-Friendly Government Sites
An electronic bibliography organized into the following categories; arts, education, environment, global, government, health, law and order, military, money, safety, science, space and transportation. (United States Department of Labor; Wirtz Labor Library)

Martin Luther King Jr.
Lists of books and websites containing information on the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. (Corporation for National & Community Service)

Massachusetts Reading List
Both classic and contemporary authors are listed. To locate the list, click on the English Language Arts, June 2001, pdf document, and then click on Appendix A. Appendix B offers a list of contemporary authors only. (Massachusetts English Language Arts Curriculum Framework)

Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
This annual list suggests books that teens, ages 12-18, will pick up on their own and read for pleasure; it is geared to the teenager who, for whatever reason, does not like to read. (Young Adult Library Services Association)

Outstanding Books for the College Bound & Lifetime Learners List
This list is revised every five years and is intended as a tool for: students preparing for college, parents, educators and librarians. Categories include: Arts and Humanities, History and Cultures, Literature and Language Arts, Science and Technology and Social Sciences. (Young Adult Library Services Association)

Read-Aloud Books Too Good To Miss
Annual collection of five read-aloud lists; one each for primary school, intermediate school, middle school, high school, and ageless. (Indiana Library Federation)

Reading is Fundamental (RIF) Booklists
Extensive booklist organized by area/theme and level. (Reading is Fundamental)

Reading Rockets
A list of resources for sharing the joy of reading with children. This website lists books by theme, award winning books, a holiday buying guide and a summer read list. (Reading Rockets)

Teacher’s Choices Booklist
Annual annotated list identifies approximately 30 new books rated as outstanding for curriculum use. (International Reading Association)

The Learning Page, Especially for Teachers
This page provides tools and materials to facilitate teachers in using the Library’s unique collections of primary source documents in the classroom. (The Library of Congress)

Young Adult’s Choices Booklist
Annual list of new books provides descriptions of approximately 30 books selected by teenage reviewers. (International Reading Association)