Books and Reading

The Arthur Page
Have fun with everyone's favorite aardvark and his gang. Play games, color and read stories.

Book Hive
Brought to you by the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County this is one stop shopping for great books. Take the Harry Potter quiz or link to a coloring page, too.

Harry Potter Page
Meet the author, visit the discussion chamber, take a crack at wizard trivia and more!

Kidsreads
Special book features, write to your favorite author.

Magic School Bus Page
Find out the latest adventures of Ms. Frizzle and her students.

Reading Rainbow
Find out more about the books you see on the show with fun games and activities, too!

Avi's Home Page

Award Winning Books

Coretta Scott King Award
Recipients of this award are authors and illustrators of African decent whose distinguished books promote an understanding and appreciation of the Dr. Martin Luther King's "American Dream".

John Newbery Medal Home Page
Awarded annually by the Association of Library Services to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to an American author for the most distinguished book for children. Features a photo and review of most recent winner and honor winners selected and a printable list of all the winners from 1922 to the present.

Randolph Caldecott Medal Home Page
Awarded annually by the Association of Library Services to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to an American illustrator for the most distinguished picture book for children. Features a photo and review of most recent winner and honor winners selected and a printable list of all the winners from 1938 to present.

Other Awards Given By The Association of Library Services to Children
Includes the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award and Notable books, audio and video recordings for children.

Children's Book Awards
The Children's Literature Web Guide provides an international list of award-winning children's books.

Buckeye Children's Book Award
Ohio kids vote for their favorite books! Click here and nominate your favorite.

Authors & Illustrators

Children's Book Council
Authors and illustrators A-Z.

Judy Blume's Home Page

Jan Brett's Home Page

Offical Eric Carle Web Site

The Roald Dahl Fans.com

Jean Craighead George Page

Offical Brian Jacques Home Page

C.S. Lewis: Into the Wardrobe

Dav Pilkey's "Web Site o'Fun"

Patricia Polacco

J.K. Rowling

Dr. Seuss's Seussville