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- Children's Notable Lists-American Library AssociationEach year the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) identifies the best of the best in children's books, recordings, and videos. Use the links below or on the menu at the left to access current and past children's notable lists, learn about the submission process, and access the current selection committee rosters.
- Caldecott Medal & Honor BooksThe Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
- Newbery Medal & Honor BooksThe Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
- Pura Belpré MedalThe award is named after Pura Belpré, the first Latina librarian at the New York Public Library. The Pura Belpré Award, established in 1996, is presented annually 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 Rockets: Themed BooklistsReading Rockets is a national multimedia project that o ffers a wealth of research-based reading strategies, lessons, and activities designed to help young children learn how to read and read better. Our reading resources assist parents, teachers, and other educators in helping struggling readers build fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension skills.
- We Need Diverse BooksWhere can you go to find diverse books? Right here. Each of these sites offers lists of diverse titles. Our list of sites is not exhaustive, and we welcome suggestions of current, active sites that provide diverse book lists.
- Children’s Books: Portrayals of People with Disabilities-The Iris Center at VanderbiltCurated in conjunction with Mary Anne Prater, a leading expert in the field today, this search tool contains information and synopses of children’s and young adult literature about or having to do with people with disabilities. This information includes the name of the author and illustrator, year of publication, publisher, appropriate grade level, and award status. Return here often for the latest updates.
- Dolly Gray Children's Literature AwardThe Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities (DADD) of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) in collaboration with Special Needs Project sponsor the Dolly Gray Children’s Literature Award to recognize effective, enlightened portrayals of individuals with developmental disabilities in children's books. Every even year, an award is presented to an author and illustrator (if appropriate) of a children's picture book and/or a children's chapter book.
- Children's Books About Disabilities-Teacher VisionThis extensive list details books for both children and adults that deal with disabilities. The books are sorted by readability and their descriptions include the type of disability addressed.
- National Association for the Education of Young ChildrenThe National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is a professional membership organization that works to promote high-quality early learning for all young children, birth through age 8, by connecting early childhood practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse, dynamic early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children.
- Tennessee Association for Children's Early EducationTACEE exists to provide members with professional development opportunities and to advocate for best practice in the care, development, and education of all Tennessee’s young children.
- The Division for Early Childhood (DEC) of the Council for Exceptional ChildrenPromotes policies and advances evidence-based practices that support families and enhance the optimal development of young children (0-8) who have or are at risk for developmental delays and disabilities. DEC is an international membership organization for those who work with or on behalf of young children (0-8) with disabilities and other special needs and their families.
- Websites for Educators-Gutman Library at HarvardGutman Library’s “Websites for Educators” is a selective list of websites that support the research and practice of educators.
- Childcare & Early Education Research ConnectionsPromoting high-quality research and informing policy through free access to thousands of publications and datasets
- PBS Learning Media for Tennessee EducatorsPBS LearningMedia is THE destination for high-quality, trusted digital content and solutions that inspire students and transform learning. Developed in partnership with the WGBH Educational Foundation and supported by public media stations nationwide, PBS LearningMedia engages educators and learners at all levels with content from America’s #1 Educational Media Brand.
- Ben's Guide to the U.S. GovernmentBen's Guide to the U.S. Government, a service of the Government Publishing Office (GPO), is designed to inform students, parents, and educators about the Federal Government.
- USA.Gov EducationKids.gov is the U.S. government's official web portal to all federal, state, and local government web resources and educational resources for kids, parents and teachers.
- Unlocking Potential: Innovative Library Programs Enhancing the Lives of Autistic IndividualsThis article was recommended by Mindie, a student who was doing extra credit research. Thank you Mindie.
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