Connecticut State Book Awards

Nutmeg Award

Students in grades K-3 may vote for their favorite picture book from the annual list of nominees.

National Book Awards

John Newbery Medal Home Page

The Newbery Medal is awarded annually to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. It was named in honor of eighteenth-century English publisher John Newbery.

 

Randolph Caldecott Award

The Caldecott Medal is awarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. It was named in honor of nineteenth century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott.

 

Coretta Scott King Award

The Coretta Scott King Award is presented annually to authors and illustrators of African descent whose distinguished books promote an understanding and appreciation of the "American Dream." It was established to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his wife, Coretta Scott King.

 

Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction

The Scott O'Dell Award is presented annually to the author of a meritorious book of historical fiction set in the New World.

Lists by Genre, Series, Grade Level, and Interests

American Library Association recommendations

100 Favorite Children's Books- New York Public Library's Kids' Page.

100 Picture Books Everyone Should Know - New York Public Library's Kids' Page.

KidsReads.com

Boston Public Library Booklists for Kids

Books for Guys

Book Adventure--reading lists and recommendations

Darien Public Library

Westport Public Library