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BOOK IDEAS
Takes you straight to the Holland Middle School Library Homepage. Enjoy!
https://www.crsd.org/domain/1012PENGUIN BOOKS - BESTSELLERSHere you'll find awesome boy-approved* book suggestions, FREE downloads, and plenty of fun stuff to keep the boys you know reading and—most of all—having fun.* (Ok, fine—these books aren't ONLY for boys. Girls will love them, too, but we guarantee that each title listed on this site comes with the official boy stamp of approval)NEWBERY MEDAL HOME PAGE
The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/newberymedal/newberymedal.cfm
YOUNG ADULT LIBRARY - TEENS' TOP TEN
Teens Top Ten is a "teen choice" list, where teens nominate and choose their favorite books of the previous years!http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/teenreading/teenstopten/teenstopten.cfm
THE MICHAEL L. PRINTZ AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE
The Michael L. Printz Award is an award for a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature. It is named for a Topeka, Kansas school librarian who was a long-time active member of the Young Adult Library Services Association.http://www.ala.org/yalsa/printz-award#previous
INTERNATIONAL READING ASSOCIATION - YOUNG ADULTS' CHOICES BOOKLIST
Since 1987, the Young Adults’ Choices project has developed an annual list of new books that will encourage adolescents to read. The books are selected by the readers themselves!ADOLESCENT LITERATURE - AWARD WINNING BOOKS FOR TWEENS AND TEENS
Kids who struggle with reading often avoid books altogether, so it can be especially hard to interest them in reading for pleasure. AdLit.org's themed booklists will help you find books to engage even the most reluctant readers. Sometimes it just takes one great book to turn a kid into a reader!
