LMST 341: Children's Literature: Picture Books

This site lists out different awards for children's literature. You can search the award winners by clicking on the award of your choice and browsing through results.

This page from the American Library Association lists frequently challenged or banned children's books across the country.

Booklist is a book review site that offers numerous reviews on children's picture books. Books are reviewed based on story content as well as illustrations. For best results, select the "General Fiction" category under "Books for Youth" when searching book reviews.

Kirkus is a great resource for searching reviews on picture books and children's literature. Books are reviewed for story as well as illustration, and favorite books are marked with a star.

Looking at the Caldecott terms and criteria page is a great way to familiarize yourself with what makes an exceptional illustrated children's book. These terms lay out the importance of illustration as well as how the illustration relates to the overall story or concept.

Goodreads is a great site for searching titles, authors, and reviews. Think of it as social media for books. It is a great resource for seeing what people are saying about specific books or series, and there is even the option for authors' Q&A.

Amazon is a marketplace that allows users and consumers to review products including books. Amazon is a great way to see what people are saying about specific books as well as what books people are buying in the market.