OMS Book Buzz
NPR Best Books list
book blog maintained by OMS students & staff
A collection of books recommended by the Arts desk employees at the National Public Radio stations.
Google Books
collection of digitized books – some are complete works, however most are not complete
Fantasy Books
Historical Fiction
Fantasy Series
Historical Fiction (non U.S.)
Fantasy Teen Reads
Historical Fiction for Children
Science Fiction/Fantasy
Scott O’Dell Award – Historical Fiction
Realistic Fiction for Teens
Contemporary Realistic Fiction
Read Alikes
Book Awards
Abraham Lincoln Award: Illinois’ High School Readers’ Choice Award
Alex Awards (special appeal for YA, ages 12-18)
Coretta Scott King Award
Newbery Medal & Honor Books, 1922-Present
Rebecca Caudill (Young Readers’ Book Award – Illinois)
Michael L. Printz Award – literary excellence in young adult literature
ALA Best Books for Young Adults
Books for Reluctant Readers
Links to Local Libraries
PrairieCat
Prairie Area Library System – more than 350 libraries
Western District
Library in Orion
Moline Public
Rock Island Public
Bettendorf Public
Davenport Public