Reading Lists for Kids

Looking for a new book to read? These lists will provide you with titles selected by trusted organizations and publications from Maine and around the country.


RESOURCES FROM LITHGOW

What’s Next for Kids – fill out our form, and a librarian will select five titles for you to pick up! Great for when you’re unable to browse, but unsure what to request.

Reviews for You – an archive of recorded book reviews for families during the shutdown from our very own youth services aide, Kate.


MAINE-BASED AWARD LISTS

Chickadee Award a picture book award program for children in kindergarten through fourth grade.

Maine Student Book Award – designed to expand literary horizons of students in grades 4-8 by encouraging them to read, evaluate, and enjoy a selection of new books and to choose a statewide favorite by written ballot each spring.


OTHER JUVENILE BOOK LISTS

ALSC Book & Media Awards Shelf – a browsable list of past awardees from the Association for Library Services to Children, including past Newbery and Caldecott award winners.

Anita Silvey’s Book-A-Day Almanac – daily children’s book recommendations.

Cooperative Children’s Book Center Book of the Week and Booklists – recommendations from the University of Wisconsin’s School of Education.

KDL What’s Next – a database that helps you search series fiction.

A Kids Book A Day – a new book review every day.

New York Public Library’s 100 Great Children’s Books in 100 Years  – chosen by children’s librarians at New York Public Library, these inspiring tales have thrilled generations of children and their parents.

We will be closing early on Tuesday, December 24th (time TBA), and we will be closed all day on Wednesday, December 25th. Happy Holidays!

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