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» Agate Books - Summaries of classics from preschool to young adult, with RSS feed and links toward purchase.




» Beginning with Books - Book lists and early reading tips from the Pittsburgh Center for Early Literacy.




» Book Links - Sample issue and subscription information on American Library Association's print magazine which features children's literature analysis.




» The Book Nook - Quick discussion on a few young adult fantasy books.




» Book Safari - Extensive database, book lists, blurbs, and site search by the Ela Area Public Library in Lake Zurich, Illinois.




» BookHive - Brief book descriptions, recommendations, and other activities from the Charlotte and Mecklenburg County Public Library in North Carolina.




» Bookhunger - Written by a home-schooling mother of two, the site reviews family-oriented books.




» Booktrusted - Recommended books for ages 0 to 16, plus interviews with authors, features, articles, and free resources for teachers.




» Building Rainbows - Comments and rankings by young adults on young adult books.




» The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books - Online companion to print journal which provides children's book information for librarians.




» Canadian Children's Literature - Bilingual scholarly journal of Canadian books and other media with recent reviews and archives for children and young adults.




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




» Carol Hurst's Book Reviews - Lists books by title, author, and grade level, and features teaching and learning activities.




» 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. [PDF]




» Children's Booklog - Promotional summaries of children's literature, as well as puzzles and a reader poll.




» Children's Bookwatch - Features recent and past articles published in Midwest Book Review's monthly publication for community and academic libraries.




» 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 lists and awards, and to the CLCD database. Portions of the site are fee-based.




» 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.




» Cool-Reads - Children's and young adult book reviews written by and for young readers.




» County Library Service Book Selector - Search by age range and category for reviews of children's books written by librarians. A readers' advisory service of the Buckinghamshire County Library Service.




» Curled Up with a Good Kid's Book - A small database of book descriptions arranged by age and genre.




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




» Discovery Journey - Book and movie reviews that evaluate content for examples of positive character traits. Features forum, articles and reviewer profiles. Full access requires paid subscription.




» 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.




» Education Oasis Book Reviews - Browse by title or author to find children's book information based on genre, reading level, author, and illustrator.




» Germantown Academy Super Readers - A database of children's book descriptions written by and for students and arranged by author or title.




» Hot Off the Press - Summaries of forthcoming and recently released titles from Children's Book Council member publishers. Updated on the 15th of each month.




» InfoDome: Links to Children's Book Review Sources - On- and off line review sources to help librarians and parents select books for young readers. A project of the San Diego State University Library.




» The Inter-Galactic Playground - Reports, reviews and discussions about children's literature, in particular science fiction for children, by literature critic Farah Mendlesohn.




» 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.




» Kid-Lit - Recommends books, offers reviews and reading lists, and a search by title, author, award, age, grade, or keyword.




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




» Kids' Review - Book database and educational supplement site that invites input by children. Built by parents. Must subscribe for majority of interaction.




» KidsBookshelf - Provides numerous book descriptions, contests, tips for parents and teachers, author links, book purchase options, and invites and posts kids writing.




» Kidsreads - For kids and parents, features a vast book database, contests, articles, author news and links, and many lists, including of newly published books.




» 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.




» Look to the Books - Links to book review sites dedicated to kids, parents and educators.




» 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.




» Mrs. Mad's Book-a-Rama - Summaries of books, including style dissection and plot breakdown, and options to purchase.




» My Children's Book Reviews - A small collection of blurbs on a few dozen books targeting younger readers.




» Notes From the Windowsill - Summaries and descriptions of classics, with links to buy.




» Novel Teen Book Reviews - Site with religious slant features a poll, and a small number of reviews.




» Rainbow Magic Library - Summaries of books up to age 14, stories written by site author, and form allowing children to post stories.




» Reading Matters - In-depth reviews of selected books for children and teens. Includes an interactive book finder.




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




» School-Library.org Print Reviews - Book summary database by graduate students at the University of North Texas. Age-leveled and search options by title, author, or keyword.




» 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.




» Second Star To the Right: Bookworms - Books summaries written up until 2001, author links, and book jacket pictures.




» See Me 4 Books - New and forthcoming books, award winners, author sites, book summaries, and discussions.




» Skokie Library Staff Recommendations for Teens - Book summaries by Skokie(Illinois)librarians for young adults. Includes adult books recommended for teens. Search by keyword.




» Spaghetti Book Club - Offers database of book descriptions written and illustrated by children. Schools participate by purchasing membership.




» 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.




» Teen Ink Book Reviews - More than 700 teen-written book reviews collected by Teen Ink magazine.




» Tracy's Book Nook: Children's Books - Short reviews of books deemed relevant to Christians by the reviewer.




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




» Wazia: A Good Story Place - Children's book reviews and recommendations with a religious slant.




» Wilde Writing Works - Children's book reviews, commentary, and author interviews.




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