Youth Links

We have provided a selection of links, for your convenience, below. We have grouped them into several categories, including:Research, Books, Fun, and Parental/Media.

Research Links

• Accelerated Reader Book Finder
  You can search for book titles based on authors, topics, or titles of books. Just type what you want to search for in the blank field and click Go. You will then be able to sort your search results, select book titles to add to your AR BookBag, print a list of your search results, or start a new search.

• YALSA-Young Adult Library Services Association

• American Library Association - Great Sites! 
  Recommends 700+ sites for pre-school – elementary children and their parents.

• Multnomah County Library 
  Explore thousands of links to librarian-reviewed sites on K-12 homework topics.

• SparkNotes 
  Etexts and free study guides on the Internet written by Harvard students and teachers.

• HomeworkSpot 
  Homework help, science fair project ideas, math … and more.

• Fact Monster 
  Online almanac, dictionary, and encyclopedia.

• AOL@School 
  Free online learning service.

• IPL Teenspace @ The Internet Public Library 
  Term paper help, research and writing, ideas for reading, career information

• Grolier Online
  Online encyclopedia and reference resources.

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Book Links

• American Library Association 2003 Notable Children’s Books

• American Library Association Best Books for Young Adults

• Massachusetts Children’s Book Award

• Newbery Medal Winners 
  Awarded annually to the author of the most distinguished American children’s book.

• Caldecott Medal Winners 
  Awarded annually to the artist who creates the most distinguished children’s picture book.

• Teen Hoopla 
  An Internet guide for teens. Includes book reviews and links.

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Fun Links

• Nickelodeon Online 
  Official site for Nick TV, cool games, jokes, and celebrity gossip.

• Nick Jr. Parents 
  Nickelodeon’s site for preschoolers and their grownups. TV schedules, educational activities, tips on parenting, crafts and travel.

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Parental/Media Links

• Ludlow High School Library Media Center 
  Links for teachers and parents, Mass.Dept. of Ed. MCAS information

• Paul R. Baird Library Media Center