Beth Glenn, NBPTS Library/Media Specialist

Midway Elementary Professional Development School

Recommended Book Lists

Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Awards

“Since 1999 a committee of Louisiana librarians has compiled a list of fifteen books for students in grades 3-5.  The lists are well-balanced selections of high-quality fiction, nonfiction and poetry. “

Coretta Scott King Award Books

An award given to honor African American authors and illustrators for their creation of high-quality literature.

ATN Book Lists by Nancy Keane

1000 reading lists for Elementary—Young Adult levels and interests, including links to Caldecott and Newbery winners.

Ms. Glenn’s Favorite Books

This is a list of my own personal favorite books, some for grown-ups, as well as the list for children.

Midway EPDS Library Collection

These are the books and other materials available from the Midway EPDS library. There are also links to the Internet related to each book topic.

100 Picture Books Everyone Should Know

100 picture books recommended by the New York Public Library.

Midway’s Accelerated Reader List

Midway’s Accelerated Reader list is an extensive list of AR tests in our library that match our library books.  Our teachers use the AR program extensively to strengthen our students’ reading abilities.

100 Best Books for Children through Young Adults

100 books recommended by the National Education Association including picture books, fiction and poetry for preschoolers through young adults.

These reading lists are provided by Reading Is Fundamental, Inc. (RIF) and the American Library Association (ALA) for you and your young reader*.