Highlights

Books to Hoot About!

Check out the latest book reviews from InfoSoup librarians and readers. Go to Books to Hoot About!

2009-2010 Battle of the Books

The statewide Battle of the Books' program has posted tentative reading lists for this year's contest. See the WEMTA website for additional information, and get the books from InfoSoup!

If you liked Junie B. Jones....

Or Judy Moody, or Ramona Quimby.... this is the list is for you!. View If You Liked Junie B. Jones, Judy Moody, or Ramona Quimby...

Meet the Illustrator

This month, Bookletters highlights the work of Alan Bean . Other illustrators recently featured include:

TumbleBooks

Tumblebooks are online animated, talking picture books from well-known authors and publishers. Try Tumblebooks ›

Award Winners

View our large list of Award winning and notable books for kids. View Awards List ›

Recent Winners

Caldecott Medal Winner

The 2009 Caldecott winner is The House in the Night, illustrated by Beth Krommes and written by Susan Marie Swanson. The Caldecott is awarded by the American Library Association to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.

2009 Honor Books

John Newbery Medal Winner

The 2009 Newbery Medal winner is The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman. The Newbery medal is the American Library Association award given to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.

2009 Honor Books

Books in a Series

Find out what's next in your favorite series! These sites are from other libraries, so you will have to come back to InfoSoup to search for the books.

Series & Sequels Browse by title, subject, or author (from the Mid-Continent Public Library).

What's Next Database Search for books in a series (from Kent District Library).

On the Web

We hope you can find all the books you need at your library, but if you want to explore online for books, reading ideas, or information, here are a few sites you might like to try.

Read On Wisconsin Join the statewide book club for everyone who enjoys reading and talking about good books. Books are chosen each month in five age categories.

Bookhive Find good books to read and write your own reviews. For kids, parents, & teachers ( from the Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County).

Between the Lions Get wild about reading! This companion site to the PBS television show has stories, games, and songs.

International Children's Digital Library The ICDL Foundation's goal is to build a collection of books that represents outstanding historical and contemporary books from throughout the world.

EBSCO Kids Search * Search for information from popular magazines for Elementary and Middle schools students. Also includes an Encyclopedia of Animals.

* You will need to enter a library card number and PIN to use this resource from from outside the library.

Family Reads