Here are some sites recommended by librarians: Literature Map
Start your search with your favorite author's name and explore the Word Cloud for other authors you might like.
The Book Seer Give the title and author of a book you have read recently and get suggestions for other books.
A Book and a Hug
Barb Langrige is a children's publisher and bookseller in Baltimore who
also hosts a cable television show dedicated to children's books and
authors and works with one of the TV stations in Baltimore. Her website
is a great tool for searching by genre, age, reading level, gender, etc.
Orca Book Publishers
Orca is a publisher of high quality, award-winning books for children
and teens and reluctant readers
Read Kiddo Read
Another search tool - this one sponsored by author James Patterson
(Maximum Ride series and others) and geared towards reluctant readers -
especially boys.
Guys Read
Another search tool - this one sponsored by author Jon Sczieska (The
True Story of the Three Little Pigs and Stinky Cheese Man and Other
Fairly Stupid Tales, Time Warp Trio series and others).
Book Wink
Bookwink uses podcasting and video booktalks to inspire kids to read.
They hope to connect kids in Grades 3 through 8 with books that will
make them excited about reading. The videos are each approximately 3
minutes long and are updated monthly. Each video booktalk is about a
different topic, and additional read-alikes can be found on the Bookwink
website. The site can be searched by subject, grade level, author or
title.
Book Share
Accessible Books and Periodicals for Readers with Print Disabilities
Audio community
Your place to share YA audiobook recommendations, get YA audiobook news, and find special offers, giveaways, and goodies.
Literature Map
Start your search with your favorite author's name and explore the Word Cloud for other authors you might like.
The Book Seer Give the title and author of a book you have read recently and get suggestions for other books.
What Should I Read Next? Share what you've read recently and get suggestions for other books.
A Book and a Hug
Barb Langrige is a children's publisher and bookseller in Baltimore who
also hosts a cable television show dedicated to children's books and
authors and works with one of the TV stations in Baltimore. Her website
is a great tool for searching by genre, age, reading level, gender, etc.
Orca Book Publishers
Orca is a publisher of high quality, award-winning books for children
and teens and reluctant readers
Stona Arch Books (Capstone Publishers
Read Kiddo Read
Another search tool - this one sponsored by author James Patterson
(Maximum Ride series and others) and geared towards reluctant readers -
especially boys.
Guys Read
Another search tool - this one sponsored by author Jon Sczieska (The
True Story of the Three Little Pigs and Stinky Cheese Man and Other
Fairly Stupid Tales, Time Warp Trio series and others).
Book Wink
Bookwink uses podcasting and video booktalks to inspire kids to read.
They hope to connect kids in Grades 3 through 8 with books that will
make them excited about reading. The videos are each approximately 3
minutes long and are updated monthly. Each video booktalk is about a
different topic, and additional read-alikes can be found on the Bookwink
website. The site can be searched by subject, grade level, author or
title.
Book Share
Accessible Books and Periodicals for Readers with Print Disabilities
Audio community
Your place to share YA audiobook recommendations, get YA audiobook news, and find special offers, giveaways, and goodies.
Hi-Low
Townsend Press and the Bluford Series - Urban teen fiction; books available for $1
American Indians in Children's Literature
Reviews of children's literature related to Native Americans, written by a Native American.
Free Audio Books