What do you think was the best book of last year? A national committee of librarians just gave the Newbery Award to The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. Have you read it yet? Be sure to check out other Newbery Award winner and honor books, past and present. Don't stop there, our Award Winning Books will take you to the best of different types of books, including True Books and books for Beginning Readers.

Do you know why the President used two Bibles for his swearing-in? One is Abraham Lincoln's because he signed the Emancipation Proclamation freeing slaves 150 years ago, and one is Martin Luther King Jr.'s because he gave his "I Have a Dream" speech 50 years ago. To hear Dr. King give his speech, go to KidLinks>Homework Help>Current Events>Info Track Student and enter "I have a dream speech" in the search box.

Need something new and exciting to read? Take a look at our New Books list to find cool, weird, and wacky books that have recently been added to the library's collection. Maybe you want to check out Zombigami: Paper Folding for the Living Dead or a new book by Lemony Snickett?

Looking for your next read? Browse the thousands of readers' lists that have been created by kids just like you. Or maybe you'd like to share your favorite books with the world. Pick a theme and create your own book list!