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Children's Literature Council of Southern California
This is a non-profit organization that promotes greater interest in literature for children and young people and encourages excellence in the production and selection of books in that field.

Children’s Literature Web Guide
This site provides lists of great books, banned books, books about specific subjects, and award-winning books.

Discovery Science Center's Kids Site
You can ind science experiments, fun facts, brain teasers, and more fun, cool science stuff at the Discovery Science Center.

The Reading Corner
This site contains lists of good fiction and nonfiction books including new books and books that won state awards. The list and book reviews are
designed to be used by children in grades 2-8.

Award Winning Children’s Books

ABBY (American Booksellers Book of the Year - Children’s Prize)
This is awarded every year to honor the “hidden treasures” that members of the ABA enjoyed recommending to their customers.

Anne Spencer Lingbergh Prize in Children’s Literature
Awarded every two years to the author who has written the best fantasy novel for children.

Caldecott Medal
Awarded by the American Library Association to the author of the most distinguished picture book of the previous year.

California Young Reader Medal
Awarded in May of each year, with the winner chosen by California students.

Coretta Scott King Award
Awarded each year to honor an author or illustrator whose distinguished books promote an understanding and appreciation of the ‘American Dream’.

Newbery Medal
Awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children to the author of the most distinguished children’s book from the previous year.

Reading List Recommended By Long Beach Unified School District
 Kindergarten Home Reading List (422.3 KB)
 First Grade Home Reading List (708.4 KB)
 Second Grade Home Reading List (61.8 KB)
 Third Grade Home Reading List (67.3 KB)
 Fourth Grade Home Reading List (517.7 KB)
 Fifth Grade Home Reading List (708.4 KB)
 Sixth Grade Home Reading List (743.4 KB)
 Seventh Grade Home Reading List (715 KB)
 Eighth Grade Home Reading List (800.9 KB)

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