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Children's Literature
Book Trailers
Amazon.com Children's Books (Search for book title; scroll down the page to view a trailer if available.)
Scholastic Book and Author Videos
How to Make a Book Trailer (a lesson plan)
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"
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
Library Sites
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