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aalbc.com
AALBC.com is dedicated to books by or about people of African descent
ALA's Notable Books
Fiction, nonfiction, and poetry by year
National Education Association Booklists
NEA and compiled booklists
National Book Awards
Fiction, nonfiction, poetry, translated lit, and YA winners by year
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Roller Girl
Hear members of the A2RD league read chapters of Roller Girl, the Newbery Award winning graphic novel by Victoria Jamieson, and get short skating lessons and safety tips.
Summer Challenge
Read, Learn, Explore
Volunteer at the Friends Book Shop
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Resources
EBSCO eBooks
Over 20,000 ebooks and journal articles on a variety of subjects. Formerly known as the NetLibrary collection.
Hoopla
Download movies, television shows, music, comic books, eBooks, and eAudiobooks to your laptop or mobile device.
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Literary Reference Center
A full-text database with information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and timeframes. LRC includes plot summaries, essays of literary criticism, biographies, book reviews, poems, short stories, and author interviews.
Michigan Authors & Illustrators
Find biographical information about Michigan authors and illustrators of all genres and subjects.
NoveList K-8 Plus
Find just the right book by subject, age, awards won, books made into movies, and more. Read reviews and learn about the author. Create your own reading wish list. Includes tools for teachers, such as Lexile levels and Common Core standards.
NoveList Plus
Trusted source of read-alike recommendations to help kids and adults find books that are just right for their reading level and interest.
OverDrive/Download Destination/Libby
Download ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to your computer, tablet, phone, or eReader.
Poetry & Short Story Reference Center
Hundreds of thousands of poems, as well as short stories, biographies, and essays. Topics include the poetic forms, movements, and techniques.
Read It!
Basic grammar and reading tools and adapted reading material for English Language Learners.
Read Michigan
ReadMichigan.org is a statewide eBook collection consisting of eBooks published by local university presses about Michigan and the Great Lakes region.
TumbleBook Library
Kids will love these animated, talking books! Watch your favorite children’s books come alive with narration, music, and interactive elements.
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Book Browsing
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and in light of the temporary closures of public libraries and bookstores across the country, BookPage will be pausing the shipment of the April issue until the majority of its subscribing locations have reopened to the public. In the meantime, you can access the digital issue through Issuu.com.