Books and reading

BBC Book pages
http://www.bbc.co.uk/arts/books/
Includes the BBC’s Big Read, A-Z of authors and books listed by genre.

Children’s Books UK
www.achuka.co.uk
A constantly-updated treasure trove of information about what’s happening in the young people’s book world. Excellent articles and author profiles, book award news and an up-to-date roundup of children’s books-in-the-news press articles – hot linked to the source.

National Library for the Blind: Fiction Cafe
www.nlb-online.org.uk
Go to the Fiction Café on the children’s section on this National Library for the Blind website. Children can choose their own reading menu from a variety of genres, sample the dish of the day and try a taster of something new.

Carnegie & Kate Greenaway Medals
www.ckg.org.uk
The official, new and improved site for the Carnegie and Kate Greenaway children’s book medals, with all the latest author / illustrator information, updates, and reviews.
The Carnegie Medal is awarded by children's librarians for an outstanding book for children and young people. The Kate Greenaway Medal is awarded by children's librarians for an outstanding book in terms of illustration for children and young people.

Ask Chris
http://askchris.essex.gov.uk
Book selection site from Essex County libraries. Has an adult and a children's area and combines the knowledge of library staff and the recommendations of readers to answer the question "What should I read next?"

The Children’s Literature Web Guide
www.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown
All you’ll ever need to know about children’s books and authors but set aside a day to surf your way through it all.