Libraries and Media Centers: Librarian Tools

Includes divisions for school, children's, and young adult librarians.

An award winning website with online access to multicultural children's books.

the world’s most comprehensive database of library materials

Ohio's PreK-12 Digital Library

Database with links to websites containing freely available & open access books including Project Gutenberg, Bibliomania, the History Net, Children's Literature Web Guide, Teen Link, etc.

Website from the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom. Provides information about the history of Banned Books Week and lists of the most challenged books through the years.

Website serves as a useful resource for educators and students who are interested in how digital storytelling can be integrated into a variety of educational activities.

Website created by a children's book editor as a resource for articles and other materials about how to publish children's books.

Becoming a published author is an arduous road career path filled with decisions. Should you publish traditionally or on your own? Do you want to write a book, or are your skills more tailored to shorter forms of writing? With a great deal of effort and dedication, a career in writing can be for you, once you've narrowed down your goals and set your sights on achieving them.

The American Library Association (ALA) is the oldest and largest library association in the world, providing association information, news, events, and advocacy resources for members, librarians, and library users.

NCTE is a Professional Association of Educators in English Studies, Literacy, and Language Arts. The National Council of Teachers of English is devoted to improving the teaching and learning of English and the language arts at all levels of education.

The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) is a national association of librarians, library workers and advocates whose mission is to expand and strengthen library services for teens, aged 12-18.