Looking for a new book to read? These lists will provide you with titles selected by trusted organizations and publications from Maine and around the country.

RESOURCES FROM LITHGOW

What’s Next for Kids – fill out our form, and a librarian will select five titles for you to pick up! Great for when you’re unable to browse, but unsure what to request.

Reviews for You – an archive of recorded book reviews for families during the shutdown from our very own youth services aide, Kate.

MAINE-BASED AWARD LISTS

Chickadee Award – a picture book award program for children in kindergarten through fourth grade.

Maine Student Book Award – designed to expand literary horizons of students in grades 4-8 by encouraging them to read, evaluate, and enjoy a selection of new books and to choose a statewide favorite by written ballot each spring.

OTHER JUVENILE BOOK LISTS

ALSC Book & Media Awards Shelf – a browsable list of past awardees from the Association for Library Services to Children, including past Newbery and Caldecott award winners.

Anita Silvey’s Book-A-Day Almanac – daily children’s book recommendations.

Cooperative Children’s Book Center Book of the Week and Booklists – recommendations from the University of Wisconsin’s School of Education.

KDL What’s Next – a database that helps you search series fiction.

A Kids Book A Day – a new book review every day.

New York Public Library’s 100 Great Children’s Books in 100 Years  – chosen by children’s librarians at New York Public Library, these inspiring tales have thrilled generations of children and their parents.