Web Directory

» Agate Books
   Summaries of classics from preschool to young adult, with RSS feed and links toward purchase.
   http://www.agatebooks.com/index.html

» Beginning with Books
   Book lists and early reading tips from the Pittsburgh Center for Early Literacy.
   http://www.beginningwithbooks.org/books

» Book Links
   Sample issue and subscription information on American Library Association's print magazine which features children's literature analysis.
   http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/hqops/publishing/booklinks/index.cfm

» Book Safari
   Extensive database, book lists, blurbs, and site search by the Ela Area Public Library in Lake Zurich, Illinois.
   http://www.booksafari.org/

» BookHive
   Brief book descriptions, recommendations, and other activities from the Charlotte and Mecklenburg County Public Library in North Carolina.
   http://www.plcmc.org/bookhive/

» Bookhunger
   Written by a home-schooling mother of two, the site reviews family-oriented books.
   http://www.bookhunger.blogspot.com/

» Booktrusted
   Recommended books for ages 0 to 16, plus interviews with authors, features, articles, and free resources for teachers.
   http://www.booktrustchildrensbooks.org.uk

» Building Rainbows
   Comments and rankings by young adults on young adult books.
   http://www.buildingrainbows.com/

» Canadian Children's Literature
   Bilingual scholarly journal of Canadian books and other media with recent reviews and archives for children and young adults.
   http://ccl.uwinnipeg.ca/

» Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children
   Recommendations by librarians, teachers, booksellers, children's literature specialists, and magazine editors in the Washington, D.C. area.
   http://www.capitolchoices.org/

» Carol Hurst's Book Reviews
   Lists books by title, author, and grade level, and features teaching and learning activities.
   http://www.carolhurst.com/titles/allreviewed.html

» Children's Book Reviews from the Association of Jewish Libraries
   Recommended award winners and books of Jewish interest for children in preschool through grade 12.
   http://www.jewishlibraries.org/ajlweb/awards/stba/notable_list2007.pdf

» Children's Bookwatch
   Features recent and past articles published in Midwest Book Review's monthly publication for community and academic libraries.
   http://www.midwestbookreview.com/cbw/index.htm

» Children's Literature - Comprehensive Database
   Children's Literature reviews and critiques a broad selection of children's books. Presents an annual list of 150 outstanding books, and a selection of author profiles, themed reviews and teaching aids. Links to various literary resources, other book list
   http://www.childrenslit.com/

» Cool-Reads
   Children's and young adult book reviews written by and for young readers.
   http://www.cool-reads.co.uk/

» CoolKids Collection
   Features book information arranged by age, title, author, illustrator, genre, awards, and material type. A project of the Skokie Public Library (Illinois) Youth Services Department.
   http://www.skokielibrary.info/d_CoolKidsCollection/

» Curled Up with a Good Kid's Book
   A small database of book descriptions arranged by age and genre.
   http://www.curledupkids.com/

» DaddyRead
   A short collection of preschool-to-early chapter books, linked for purchase, as well as advice for parents on reading aloud to children.
   http://www.daddyread.com

» Doug's Reading Corner: Literature Reviews
   Features information targeting parents and educators on current children's books, including Newbery and Caldecott winners. Also provides links to learn about grammar, learning braille, and reading analysis.
   http://dougsreadingcorner.tripod.com/

» Education Oasis Book Reviews
   Browse by title or author to find children's book information based on genre, reading level, author, and illustrator.
   http://www.educationoasis.com/ch_book_reviews/childrens_book_reviews.htm

» Germantown Academy Super Readers
   A database of children's book descriptions written by and for students and arranged by author or title.
   http://www.germantownacademy.org/academics/ls/superreader

» Kids Reading Circle
   Features age-specific book database, lesson plans, printable lists, contest, parent reading tips, author sites, and an RSS feed.
   http://kidsreadingcircle.com

» Kids' Review
   Book database and educational supplement site that invites input by children. Built by parents. Must subscribe for majority of interaction.
   http://www.kidsreview.org.uk/

» KidsBookshelf
   Provides numerous book descriptions, contests, tips for parents and teachers, author links, book purchase options, and invites and posts kids writing.
   http://www.kidsbookshelf.com/

» Kidsreads
   For kids and parents, features a vast book database, contests, articles, author news and links, and many lists, including of newly published books.
   http://www.kidsreads.com

» Librarians.info: Information for Librarians and Readers
   Offers extensive book lists and genre definitions, as well as reading resources, including free book options for the blind.
   http://www.librarians.info/

» Little Light, Little Seal
   Blog reviewing children's books primarily, and occasionally music, toys, t.v. shows, educational products and related issues.
   http://littlelightlittleseal.blogspot.com/

» Look to the Books
   Links to book review sites dedicated to kids, parents and educators.
   http://sites.google.com/site/looktothebooks/

» Mama Lisa's Children's Book Recommendations and Book Store
   Summaries of books ranging in size from picture books to novels, and options for purchase.
   http://www.mamalisa.com/books/

» Metomi
   Lists children's book recommendations and printable activities around a monthly theme.
   http://www.metomi.com

» Mrs. Mad's Book-a-Rama
   Summaries of books, including style dissection and plot breakdown, and options to purchase.
   http://www.mrsmad.com/

» My Children's Book Reviews
   A small collection of blurbs on a few dozen books targeting younger readers.
   http://mychildrensbookreviews.com

» Notes From the Windowsill
   Summaries and descriptions of classics, with links to buy.
   http://www.armory.com/~web/notes.html

» Novel Teen Book Reviews
   Site with religious slant features a poll, and a small number of reviews.
   http://novelteen.com

» Reading Matters
   In-depth reviews of selected books for children and teens. Includes an interactive book finder.
   http://www.readingmatters.co.uk/

» Richie's Picks: Great Books for Children and Young Adults
   Summaries and personal observations of books by former bookseller and teacher. Includes archives.
   http://www.richiespicks.com/

» Science in Kids' Books
   Children's space and science fiction books summarized and rated based on scientific authenticity by former NASA Flight Controller Marianne Dyson.
   http://mariannedyson.com/spacebooks.htm

» Second Star To the Right: Bookworms
   Books summaries written up until 2001, author links, and book jacket pictures.
   http://www.secondstartotheright.com/

» See Me 4 Books
   New and forthcoming books, award winners, author sites, book summaries, and discussions.
   http://seeme4books.com/

» Skokie Library Staff Recommendations for Teens
   Book summaries by Skokie(Illinois)librarians for young adults. Includes adult books recommended for teens. Search by keyword.
   http://www.skokielibrary.info/d_Annotations/

» Spaghetti Book Club
   Offers database of book descriptions written and illustrated by children. Schools participate by purchasing membership.
   http://www.spaghettibookclub.org/

» Story Time Reviews
   Children recommend books and write summaries to be included in database on site of children's book author Ken Baker. Updated monthly.
   http://www.bravemonster.com/current_kidreview.htm

» Teen Ink Book Reviews
   More than 700 teen-written book reviews collected by Teen Ink magazine.
   http://www.teenink.com/Books/

» The Book Nook
   Quick discussion on a few young adult fantasy books.
   http://freewebs.com/booknook

» The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
   Online companion to print journal which provides children's book information for librarians.
   http://bccb.lis.uiuc.edu/

» The Inter-Galactic Playground
   Reports, reviews and discussions about children's literature, in particular science fiction for children, by literature critic Farah Mendlesohn.
   http://farah-sf.blogspot.com/

» The Kiddosphere
   A youth services weblog that offers book, CD, and DVD reviews, as well as other reader resources. A project of the Fauquier County Public Library.
   http://kiddosphere.blogspot.com/

» Tracy's Book Nook: Children's Books
   Short reviews of books deemed relevant to Christians by the reviewer.
   http://www.tracysbooknook.com/childrens_books/childrens_books.html

» Valuedminds
   Young children's books ranked for quality of writing and message. Short reviews are provided as well as an age-specific book search.
   http://www.valuedminds.com

» Wazia: A Good Story Place
   Children's book reviews and recommendations with a religious slant.
   http://www.wazia.com/

» Wilde Writing Works
   Children's book reviews, commentary, and author interviews.
   http://www.wildewritingworks.com/

» Young Adult (& Kids!) Books Central
   Features young adult-themed information, books, contests, and opportunity for a chosen teen to write reviews. Chat room application.
   http://www.yabookscentral.com/