Books and Reading

Caldecott Medal Book Winners - Awarded to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.

Newbery Medal Book Winners - Awarded to the author of the most distingushed contribution to American Literature for children.

Rebecca Caudill Book Winners - An Illinois award given for outstanding literature for young people – voted for by students.

Coretta Scott King Book Award - Winners are authors and illustrators of African descent whose distinguished books promote an understanding and appreciation of the "American Dream."

Graphic Novels - We have books that tell their stories in comic book format.

Novelist Plus - Answers the question “What do I read after I have finished reading Harry Potter?

Favorite Author Sites

Dav Pilkey - The man who wrote Captain Underpants.
www.pilkey.com

Gary Paulsen - The author that wrote Hatchet.
www.teenreads.com/authors/au-paulsen-gary.asp

Jan Brett -The illustrator of The Mitten.
www.janbrett.com

Brian Jacques - The Redwall Series
www.redwall.org

Eric Carle - The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
www.eric-carle.com

Shel Silverstein - Listen to the poet read his own poetry.
www.shelsilverstein.com

Tomie DePaola - Author and illustrator of Strega Nona.
www.tomie.com

Lemony Snicket - A Series of Unfortunate Events.
www.lemonysnicket.com

R. J. Rowling - Harry Potter
www.jkrowling.com

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