Reading Recommendations and More from Beanstack

Register with Beanstack and discover books and activities matched by age group for all ages! Receive weekly book recommendations, follow learning tips for children to make the most out of your reading experience, learn about library events matched to your child’s age and your local library location, and keep track of progress and achievements. See Beanstack’s Privacy Policy or Find out more about Beanstack.

Reading Recommendations

• On the Shelf
  Find reviews and recommendations for books, movies, music, library resources, and more, written by your favorite librarians! All posts from the Kids Book Blog have been brought over to On the Shelf, so your old favorites are still here!
• Novelist K-8 (Library card required)
  Novelist K-8 is the kids’ version of Novelist, the readers’ advisory database that lets you find great books you’ll love to read. Find books that are similar to ones you’ve already read, look up favorite authors, or get a list of all the books in your favorite series.

Award-Winning Books

• Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award
• Black-Eyed Susan Book Award
• The Newbery Medal 
  Awarded by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
• The Caldecott Medal 
  Awarded by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
• ALCS’s Children’s Notable Lists 
  Links to current and past ALSC Children’s Notable Lists, including books, recordings, videos and computer software.