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The Library Spot
Like the reference desk at your local library, this resource rich web site is a great place to start your search for reading, writing and reference materials on the internet. Whether you're after Libraries Online, Books, Government Information, Acronyms, Statistics, Maps or even tips on Raising a Reader, you'll find it all here.

Blue Web'n
Updated weekly, Blue Web'n is an on-line, annotated library of the very best learning sites on the internet. The site's searchable database organizes listings by subject area and content type (references, tools, activities, lesson plans, hotlists, resources, tutorials, projects). This site is an essential resource for students, parents, teachers and librarians, so don't forget to bookmark it when you visit.

The Children's Book Council
Like a sumptuous feast where there are just too many delectable morsels to choose from, this fabulous web site for children's book fans is deeply satisfying, whether you're a parent, teacher, artist, publisher, bookseller or librarian. Highlights include "Choosing a Children's Book" , "13 Exciting Reading Activities for Children, and "Hot off the Presses".

History of Children's Literature
For people who are interested in a serious study of children's literature, Kay E. Vandergrift has created an outstanding web site that is at once scholarly, intelligent and beautifully illustrated with pictures from classic books. Objectives and questions guide visitors through their study of the subject, as links to related or in-depth sites feature information, examples and collections related to the History of Children's Literature and the History of Childhood.

Teenreads.com Reviews
A good sized list of books for young adults and older adolescents with new reviews at the top and an alphabetical listing of all books below.

Children's Literature Web Guide
The definitive guide to the best children's literature resources on the internet. Featuring Caldecott and Newberry award winners past and present, Best Books and bestseller's lists, discussion boards, commentaries, resources for parents, teachers and storytellers, links to journals, research guides and more. For anyone interested in children's literature, this site is truly a "don't miss".

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site
No collection of children's literature online would be complete without this resource rich site. Not only will you find scads of book reviews, but ideas for classroom activities as well. Search for book reviews by the title, author, grade level or type of book. Teachers and parents will appreciate the reviews organized by curriculum area, including math and history books, among many others.

Berits Best Sites for Children
A nice collection of good web sites for children, assembled by Cochran Interactive's Online Librarian and updated regularly. What is unique are the subject areas: Holidays, Serious Stuff, Creatures Great and Small and Kids on the Net.

Parent's Place
A website designed to encourage literacy with on-line activities. Highlights include the Author Spotlight, Create a Holiday, KidsViews, and The Reading Dimension, an on-line book group. Contrary to the title, this site is not just for adults; kids will enjoy it, too.

Yahoo's List of Children's Book Authors
All readers have favorite authors, and kids are no exception. This A-to-Z list of some of the most popular children's writers is a great place to find out more about the authors and their works. Some sites, like Don and Audrey Woods' delightful site, have goodies like activities, games and "top secret" stuff.

Helping Your Child Learn to Read
Learning to read is a critical milestone in every child's life. The U.S. Department of Education created this on-line book to promote family literacy by providing useful information and fun activities (infancy to age 10) to help children reach this goal. Topics include Start Young and Stay with It, How Do I Use This Book, Poetry in Motion and Family Reading Time.

Helping Your Child Use the Library
Another useful web publication from the U.S. Department of Education.

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