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Abe Award Nominees 2012
Through ISLMA, a committee of Illinois high
school students and librarians annually recommends a list of books for
teenagers, and high school students statewide vote for their favorite. Past
winners include My Sister's Keeper, Twilight, and City of Bones.
Browse previous years' lists: 2005,
2006, 2007,
2008, 2009,
2010, 2011.
Amy's Top 10 Reads of 2010
2009 2008 2007
2006
Of all the books I read in a single year, these were the best. Hopefully you'll discover something
extraordinary here.
Authors I Adore
These writers have entertained me for hours and hours. See whose writing I've enjoyed.
Children's
Books
Here's a list of
great books I recommend for elementary students.
Picture
Books
Are there little kids in your house? Check out this
list of easy books to find something fun to read with
toddlers-second graders.
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Bookmarks Magazine
This is the website for the bimonthly
magazine that compiles book reviews from lots of different sources. You can
search their database by the type of book you want.
Favorite
Teenage AngstBooks
This fun, interactive site reviews books in several
unique categories, and you can post your own book reviews!
LibraryThing.com
What, you haven't heard of this site yet? Get there, fast!
Create your own online database of all the books you've read, or all
the books you want to read, or all your favorite books . . . and
then compare your list to other people's lists . . . it's
awesome.
Literature Map
It's so fun it needs a
better name! This is a simple device to find other writers similar
to ones you've loved before. Type the name of one of your favorites
and watch the recommended names spring and bounce away.
PR Howl
This is where I post students' book reviews.
Reading Rants
This website has "out of the ordinary" book lists for teenagers.
Series and Sequels
The Bettendorf Public Library's
fantastic website to help you find the next book in your favorite
series
Teen Reads
This website has
contests, author interviews, and tons of book summaries for the hottest
new books.
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