Sources for locating books that are recommended by other readers or by experts.
SORA is an e-book/e-audiobook app. Maine Shared Digital Collection. Borrow books for 14 days.
A database in the Digital Maine Library collection. Select K-8 Plus option or Plus to include adult titles. Excellent source for reading recommendations. Allows searching by topic, age or grade, tone, pace, character, writing style and more. Includes reviews and suggested read-likes. One of my favorite sites!
The Maine Student Book Award is an annual list of titles recommended for grades 4 - 8 by a committee of librarians and teachers.
The Battle of the Books is a district-wide event in which students to compete in teams that test their knowledge of all the titles. RETURNING TO BMS IN 2025!
Accelerated Reader Book Finder
Access the Patten Free Library website. All students in RSU1 are entitled to a library card from Patten Free Library in Bath, ME.