Please note that these sites will take you off of the NMS school webpage. Some sites may contain advertising and links that take you beyond the scope of the original site.


NEW TO NMS!

NoveList:  Makes it easy to look for the next book you want to read.  Look at Author Read-alikes and Recommended Reads.  Use the link "Check your library catalog" to see if NMS has it in the media center! (You need a password to use this resource from home.  See Mrs. Braun.)



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Video booktalks & podcasts for kids in grades 3-8. The main page has the current video booktalks. Click on subject to find lists of books organized by subject or click on grade level for book ideas for your grade. Choosing the archives will give you access to video booktalks from previous months.
Anoka County Library Teen Pages
Teen and young adult links from the Anoka county library. Look for reading lists and homework helpers!
Flamingnet Book Reviews
YA book reviews by YA reviewers. This website has a review section and a what's new section for young adult literature and was created by a teenager. Books reviews here are for 8-18 year-olds and also have a content rating (any age, faith-based, adult guidance or mature readers only).
Guys Read
Guys Read was founded by author Jon Scieszka. Geared towards helping boys find books they will enjoy, the website not only suggests books, but allows visitors to add their favorite book, too.
Hennepin County Teen Links
Teen Links from Hennepin county. Look for book reviews written by teens and more homework help.
Kidsreads.com
Kidsreads is a great place for kids (grades K-8) to find info about their favorite books, series and authors. Reviews of the newest titles, interviews with the coolest authors and special features on great books are here!
Lexile.com Database
Use the search on this page to type in a title to find the book's lexile number.
Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award
Information about the MN student choice book award--The Maud Hart Lovelace Award. Click on the links for "Nominees" & "Winners" to see specific books!
Newbery & Caldecott Award Lists
Lists of the Newbery and Caldecott winning books from the American Library Association
Reading Rants!
Out of the ordinary teen booklists. A site full of hip booklists for teens. Note that some of the books may be for older teens.
Read Kiddo Read by James Patterson
“Dedicated to making your kids readers for life” is the sub-heading to James Patterson’s new site ReadKiddoRead. This well-known author has put together a loaded site full of inspiration, book suggestions, author interviews, and more to inspire educators and parents to promote reading. The titles are divided by age (0-8, 6 & Up, 8+ & Up, or 10 & Up). Search by category (within age levels) such as Fantasy & Other Worlds, Real World Fiction, Action/Adventure/Mystery, and others.
Teenreads.com
Teenreads.com bring teens info. and features about their favorite authors, books, series and characters. It offers reviews from other teens, compelling features, in-depth author profiles and interviews, excerpts of the hottest new releases, literary games and contests. Great for grades 6-12.
YALSA Booklists
Book lists (Best Books for Teens, Printz Award & Reluctant Reader lists) from the Young Adult Library Services division of the American Library Association