Authors, Books and Reading....

• 100 Picture Books Everyone Should Know: 2009 list of recommended books from the New York Public Library.
  http://kids.nypl.org/reading/recommended_2009.cfm#8
• Starfall.com: Go see an exciting website where children have fun learning to read. http://www.starfall.com
• Award Winning Children's Books and Media: ALSC - Association for Library Service to Children-Awards and Notables. Each year, the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) identifies the best of the best in children's books, recordings, videos, and computer software. http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/index.cfm
• Children's Book Council: Unique site features new and wonderful books including links for teachers and librarians.
  http://www.cbcbooks.org/

• The 2010 Children’s Choice Book Awards: Need a good book recommendation? Check out this site for new and exciting good reads.
  http://www.bookweekonline.com/
• Eric Carle: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Eric Carle!
  http://www.eric-carle.com/
• Take a Virtual Tour of the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art: The museum is in Amherst, MA. http://www.carlemuseum.org/Visit/Virtual_Tour
• KidsReads: Reviews of the newest titles for kids 6-12, interviews with authors, bios, games, word scrambles and special features on great books.
  http://www.kidsreads.com
• Reading is Fundamental (RIF) Leading to Reading: Where young children 0 -5 discover the joy of reading and grown-ups enjoy the journey!
  http://www.rif.org/kids/leadingtoreading/en/leadingtoreading.htm
• Reading is Fundamental (RIF) Reading Planet: A wonderful site where children 6-12 can explore games, activities and book zones.
  http://www.rif.org/kids/readingplanet.htm
• Database of Award-Winning Children's Literature: Created by a librarian, the purpose of this site is to tailor a reading list of quality children's literature or to determine if a book has won one of the indexed awards.
  http://www.dawcl.com/