Longview Public Library
222 W. Cotton, Longview, TX 75601
903-237-1350

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Novelist LogoNovelist is a reader advisory service.  It helps readers find books to read.  It can be searched by author, title, and plot summary.  It provides lists of books by awards and genre.  Book discussion materials, book talk ideas, author interviews, and links to author pages are just a few of the additional services provided.  When asked for a password, use your library card number.  Use the  Link from Library when at the Library and then no ID is required.

Authors' and Illustrators' Pages
Children's Authors & Illustrators on the Web

Internet Public Library Author Pages A - K and Author Pages L-Z

Learning about the Author and Illustrator Page

Blue RibbonChildren's Book Awards, Lists & Reviews
Bookhive Your Guide to Children's Literature and Books:  Provides lists of recommended books for children by genre, plus activities, stories to listen to, and a chance to create your own story.

Caldecott Awards
:  Awarded for the most distinguished American picture books for children.  Find a complete listing from 1938 to present.

Children's Literature Web Guide:  Internet resources related to books for children and young adults.

Coretta Scott King Award:  Recipients are authors and illustrators of African descent whose distinguished books promote an understanding and appreciation of the "American Dream."

Kids Read: Learn more about the authors, read reviews, and play games associated with your favorite children's books.

Newbery Awards:  Awarded for the most distinguished American literature for children.  Find a complete listing from 1922 to present.

The Pura Belpre Award:  Awarded 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.”

Reading Rainbow:  Find reviews of books, play games, go on adventures with Levar, and more.

Texas Bluebonnet Award:  Lists the Texas Bluebonnet Award nominees and winners for current and previous years. 

Creative Writing
Giggle Poetry:  Learn about poetry then begin writing your own.  Submit your poetry for the poetry contests.

KidzPage:  Read poetry from famous poets and other kids, then write your own poems and post them!

Wacky Web Tales:  Create crazy stories by filling in the blanks and then reading your creation.

World of Reading:  Read reviews of books written by kids, or better yet, write your own book review and submit to this site.

girl readingOnline Books & Magazines
Between the Lions:  Read books, listen to songs, and play games with your favorite Between the Lions characters.

LookSmart Magazines for Kids:  Flip through ezines created for kids by kids. There's sport, celebrity interviews, fun, and games.

Children's Story Books Online:  Collection of illustrated children's books for children of all ages.

Mother Goose Pages:  Find all your favorite Mother Goose rhymes listed alphabetically.

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Related resources

Internal Links
     Youth Home
     Youth Calendar
     Books & Reading
     Computers and the Internet
     Exploring Our World
     Fun & Games
     Homework Help
     Parents / Teachers

External Links
Reading Lists
     Texas Bluebonnet Award

     Lone Star Reading List
     2x2 Reading List
Kid Safe Search Engines
     ALA Great Sites for Children
     Ask for Kids
     GoGooligans
     Internet Public Library's Kidspace
     Safe Internet Surfing
     Yahooligans

 

 

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