Book Recommendations

Book Recommendations from the Youth Department staff!

If you’re stuck in a reading rut or want to find a new favorite book, check out what our staff recommends!

Wondering what to read to your children? Here are some excellent resources:

>American Library Association book and media awards

>American Library Association notable children’s books and media lists

>Association for Library Service to Children Book Lists

>Babies Need Words

>The Booklist Reader

>The Iowa Children’s Choice Award (for grades 3-6)

>The Goldfinch Awards (for Pre-K-3rd grade)

>Bridge to Reading Picture Book Award (for preschoolers)

>Newbery Award Winners and Newbery Honor Books

>Hedgehog Books: Where teachers help you find the right book for your child (pre-K through gr. 8)

>Rainbow Book List

>What Should I Read Next?

Upcoming Events

Library OPEN for Limited-Capacity Browsing October 26, 2020 Monday Browsing Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 4:30-6:30 p.m. The Book Nook is open today.

5th/6th Grade Book Club October 26, 2020 at 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm Youth Department. 5th and 6th graders are invited to join us for a discussion and activity on this month's book. We will be meeting in Zoom. To register and arrange a pickup for the book, please email the youth desk at youth@cedarfallslibrary.org or call the youth desk at 319-859-3282. Registration Required. Kids.

NaNoWriMo Prep Workshop: Outline Your Novel October 26, 2020 at 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Via Zoom. Are you ready to write 50,000 words over the month of November? Not quite? At the end of this workshop, you will have an outline for your novel that will help you finish NaNoWriMo. Email wcv@cedarfallslibrary.org for details on how to participate.