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Newbery Medal and Honor Books
The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. Read them all!

Caldecott Medal and Honor Books
The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.

AwardWeb: Collections of Literary Award Information
Lists of science fiction literary award winners. "The emphasis is science fiction awards, but you'll find other literary awards as well."

Bartleby Online
Want to read online? This site has many of the classics in full text, as well as nonfiction and reference books.

BookBrowse
"A site dedicated to reading, which offers fiction reading lists, book reviews, forthcoming titles, author information and much more."

BookSpot
Authors, genres, awards, lists, articles and more. All about books and reading.

California Department of Education Recommended Literature (K - 12)
Collection of outstanding literature for children and adolescents in grades kindergarten through grade twelve.

College Bound Reading List
A list of books every college bound student should read, compiled by Young Adult librarians.

Teens Know
A list of Outstanding Books for the College Bound and Lifelong Learners

Top Ten Best Books
Yalsa's lists for the last 10 years - 100 wonderful titles.

Yalsa
American Library Association collection of book awards and suggested reads for young adults

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