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Find just the right book for every reader. Use the links below to start your search, or get ideas from our library or nationwide resources!
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Book Connections
Enriching every child’s reading experience. Includes author interviews, lesson plans & interactive activities, discussion guides, and more to support literacy instruction. An active library card will be needed to use Book Connections.
Libby
Find eBooks and audiobooks for all different ages, reading levels and interests through the Wisconsin Digital Library! Access the Digital Library on any device through the Libby app. An active library card will be needed to use Libby.
NoveList K-8
Reading recommendations that helps kids find books that are just right for their reading level and interests. Parents, teachers, and librarians can also find tools to teach with books and engage young readers. Available through BadgerLink. An active library card will be needed to use NoveList.
TeachingBooks
Includes in-studio movies of authors and illustrators, audio excerpts of book readings, guides to thousands of titles and multimedia resources on children’s and young adult literature. Available through BadgerLink. An active library card will be needed to use TeachingBooks.
Kids’ Choice Award
Every school year, kids in grades 4, 5, and 6 throughout Waukesha and Jefferson counties are encouraged to read 15 titles, all nominated by their peers during the previous years Kids’ Choice. The books range in reading level, subject and target audience. The books are available all school year at Pauline Haass Public Library and at the school libraries. Voting for favorites of the year happens mid-January to mid-February with the winner announced shortly after voting is completed. Every three books read earns one vote for top book of the year AND a chance to recommend new books that could make it into Kids’ Choice next year!
See current nominee’s and learn more about Kids’ Choice here!
Reading Lists from the Association of Library Services to Children (ALSC).
The Association of Library Services to Children offers more book lists that can be accessed on their website. These include book lists such as Graphic Novel Reading Lists, Summer Reading Lists for different grade ranges featuring new and exciting titles and Tough Topics Lists for different age ranges featuring books that deal with various tough topics, along with parent guides for each age group featuring books, websites and more for how to help your children through tough times.