This section includes reviews, recommendations, and lists from blogs, literary journals, and more.
Book reviews and more from professional reviewers
Reading for middle school boys
CSM provides reviews of children's books with the aim of giving parents and kids the information they need to determine if a book is appropriate for them.
Comics/graphic novels reviewed by librarians, parents, and writers
Perfect for kids who like scary books.
"Out of the ordinary teen booklists!"
Book reviews by kids for kids
A list of some wonderfully gross nonfiction books
Blog that reviews middle school lit
The best in children's books, recordings, and videos as awarded by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC).
Awarded to outstanding African American authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults that show an appreciation of African American culture.
The year’s best fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and children's books, awarded by the National Book Foundation.
Awarded to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
Not your traditional top-ten list, this site features titles recommended by NPR's reviewers in a wealth of categories and genres, including children's books.
Celebrates an outstanding work of Latino literature for children and youth.
Awarded to the most distinguished informational book.
Here are some resources for finding other media such as audio books and e-books.
The best in children's audio book recordings, selected by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC).
A digital library of outstanding children's books from around the world.
Awarded to the best audiobook produced for children and young adults.