Books & More!
Authors
Author & Illustrators Web
Links to several popular children's authors. Names are listed alphabetically.
Award Winning Books
The John Newbery Medal
Awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished American book for children.
The Coretta Scott King Award
Awarded annually by the Social Responsibilities Round Table of the American Library Association to African American authors and artists for young people.
The Randolph Caldecott Medal
Awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
Children's Literature Web Guide
On-line stories, kids' writing, and information about books, authors, book awards, and storytelling.
Online Magazines for Kids
American Girl
Designed to celebrate the achievements and foster the creativity of girls ages 8-12 American Girl magazine is filled with craft projects, games, girl-to-girl advice and more! The companion web site features a variety of fun activities.
Boys' Life
Features the cover picture and contents from the current issue, but only selected articles are available online. Includes a section where you can download the plans for making various projects.
Chickadee
Filled with puzzles, games, pictures and activities of interest to children between the ages of 5 and 9, Chickadee features colorful photos and stories emphasizing funny, unusual and true information about animals and people.
Chirp
Subtitled "The See and Do, Laugh and Learn Magazine," Chirp is recommended for children ages 6-9. Features short stories, jokes, puzzles and other games. The website also features activities for young children.
Discovery Girls
Created by girls for girls, ages 8-12. Includes articles on a variety of hot topics, from fashion to technology. Every other month, the magazine editors travel to a different part of the country to involve a new 12-girl panel in the creation of the magazine. Visit the magazine's website to find out how to apply to be a "Discovery Girl."
FootSteps
Designed to help young people discover more about African American History. Includes informational articles and interviews, historical photos and artwork, maps and activities.
Girls' Life Magazine
Geared to girls 10 to 15, this magazine (six issues a year) is packed with advice on friends, family, school, crushes, fashion and beauty. More of the same is available on their website.
Jack and Jill
Published by the Children's Better Health Institute, this monthly/bimonthly magazine is geared to children between the ages of 7 and 10. It features current event and other special interest stories, as well as "things to do" and "jokes and riddles."
Junior Scholastic Online
America’s popular current events magazine with up-to-the minute coverage.
Little Planet Times
A newspaper for kids and by kids, with a little help from the characters on the Little Planet. Each issue has a central theme for children to read about, to write about, to discuss, and to learn.
National Geographic Kids
Published by the National Geographic Society for kids between the ages of 8 and 14, Kids covers a wide variety of topics, but focuses on geography, adventure, wildlife and science issues. The web site includes links to stories, fun facts, games and other activities.
New Moon
The Magazine for Girls and their dreams is an international magazine designed "for every girl who wants her voice heard and her dreams taken seriously." Featuring girl editors, ages 8-14, and girl contributors from around the world, the magazine includes stories, poems, artwork, personal profiles and a variety of informational articles.
Nick Jr. Magazine
The magazine that helps "kids play to learn and parents learn to play" features stories, news and activities for parents and preschoolers to do together, a pullout section for preschoolers and tips for adults.
Nick Magazine
Geared to older schoolage children (ages 8-15), the magazine features a special topic each month. Also includes cartoons, stories, activities, and news about celebrities, movies, music, sports and other aspects of kid culture.
OWLkids Online
Geared for children over 8, Owl magazine aims to interest children in nature, science and the world around them. The website includes links to Chickadee Net, designed for kids between ages of 6 and 9, Wired Owl, for kids 8 and older, and CyberFamily - a place for parents to explore.
Ranger Rick
Monthly magazine for kids ages 7 and up features colorful animal photos, funny drawings, and exciting stories that inform children about nature, outdoor adventure, and helping the environment. The online version of the magazine includes web sites for homework help, monthly activities, games, sections for parents and teachers and a sneak preview of the current issue.
Sesame Street Magazine
Early learning concepts are featured via stories, poems, and activities with Bert, Ernie, and other Sesame Street Characters. Recommended for ages 2-6.
Skipping Stones
A nonprofit International Multicultural children's magazine, Skipping Stones provides a playful forum for sharing ideas and experiences among children from different lands and backgrounds. The magazine accepts art and original writings in every language and from all ages. Non-English writings are accompanied by English translations. Each issue also contains international pen pals, book reviews, news, and a guide for parents and teachers.
Sports Illustrated for Kids Online
Monthly magazine for elementary age children includes interviews with sports heroes, comics, action photos and much more. The Web version mirrors the print edition while capitalizing on the magazine's interactive appeal.
Time Magazine for Kids
The web site for this current-events oriented monthly magazine for kids features news, games and activities, as well as sections for teachers and parents.
Wild Animal Baby
A publication of the National Wildlife Federation, the magazine includes stories, fingerplays and big colorful photographs and drawings of wild animals for children between the ages of 1 and 3. The website offers games and activities for young children.
YES Mag
The science magazine for adventurous minds.
Your Big Backyard
Published by the National Wildlife Federation, this monthly magazine introduces 3-7 year olds to the fascinating world of nature. It features big, colorful photos, read-to-me stories, poems, riddles, and games.
Websites about Books
Guys Read
Cool books for guys to read or listen to. Suggest a great book for other guys to read.
Book Hive
Great booklists and fun activities brought to you by the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library.
KidsReads
Booklists, author interviews, puzzles, trivia and more for kids age 6–12.
The Kids' Book Club
All kinds of ideas and titles for starting and running a book club for kids.
Book Adventure
Find a book in the Kids Zone.
Sidekicks
Cool graphic novels for kids.
Kids Books and Reading
Find all kinds of books, author websites, crosswords and more at Hennepin County Library's kids' page.
Teachingbooks.net
Listen to conversations with authors and original book readings. Find over 16,000 book guides.
Ideas for Adults to Share with Children
Common Sense Media
Recommendations for books and more for all ages, by all ages.
¡Colorín Colorado!
A bilingual site for families with booklists, activities and more.
Reading Rockets
Information about teaching kids to read and helping those who struggle.
