Children's Literature


 

D108 Text Level Corrleation Chart - revised September, 2012



Author and Illustrator Sites

Guys Read Jon Scieszka's site devoted to encouraging boys to become self-motivated, lifelong readers

Harper Collins Links to websites of authors and illustrators

KidsReads Links to author bios and interviews

Read Kiddo Read "68 Spectacular Author and Illustrator Websites"

Scholastic Authors & Books


Children's Book Awards

Caldecott Medal awarded to the artist of the most distinguished American Picture Book for Children published in the United States during the preceding year

Newberry Medal awarded to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children during the preceding year

Coretta Scott King given to African American authors and illustrators for outstanding inspirational and educational contributions

Michael L. Printz for literary excellence in young adult literature

Rebecca Caudill given to the author of the book voted most outstanding by Illinois school children in grades 4-8

Monarch Award given to the author of the book chosen by Illinois children in grades K-3

Bluestem Award given to the author of the book chosen by Illinois children in grades 3-5