Book Reviews & Awards

Book Reviews

For professional book reviews on Children's books and more, go to Kirkus Reviews.
For book reviews written by children, for children and so much more, then check out DOGObooks.

Book Awards

Awarded by the American Library Association to the artist of the most distinguished American Picture Book for Children published in the United States during the preceding year.
Awarded annually by the American Library Association for the most distinguished American children's book published the previous year.
Established in 1996, is presented to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth.
Given annually to the author(s) and illustrator(s) of the most distinguished American book for beginning readers published in English in the United States during the preceding year.
Annually recognize outstanding books for young adults and children by African American authors and illustrators that reflect the African American experience.
Encourage students in the Palmetto State to read good quality contemporary literature and to honor the authors of the books annually chosen the favorites by student vote.
Encourage students in the Palmetto State to read good quality contemporary literature and to honor the authors of the books annually chosen the favorites by student vote.

Other

We Need Diverse Books

A non-profit and a grassroots organiation of children's book lovers that advocates essential changes in the publishing industry to produce and promote literature that relfects and honors the lives of all young people.

Book-A-Day Almanac

Daily children’s book recommendations and events from Anita Silvey. Discover the stories behind the children’s book classics . . . The new books on their way to becoming classics . . . And events from the world of children’s books—and the world at large.