Grades K-3

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)

Between the Lions
A collection of books for reading aloud, books about reading (for parents and teachers) and, books featured on the PBS show. (PBS Kids)

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. Government
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 List
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–Madison)

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)

PBS Parents
This website was designed by PBS to support parents by providing a variety of resources; from child development and education to suggestions for TV program. (PBS Network)

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)

International Children’s Digital Library
An online library designed to excite and inspire the world's children to become members of the global community – by making the best in children's literature available online. Several Language tabs. (International Children’s Digital Library)

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)