Librarians' Kid Picks Archive
The following booklists were previously featured in the Librarians' Kid Picks section of the Kids... Read, Imagine, Explore! Booklists page.
| Best and greatest |
| Favorite authors |
| Favorite genres |
| Favorite subjects |
Best and Greatest
- The Best Junior High Fiction of 2002
- There's something for everyone on this list of great fiction books selected especially for junior high readers.
- Classic Picture Books
- These titles have been selected by our Youth Services librarians as the most popular, must-read picture books. Books are arranged alphabetically by author's last name in the Youth Picture Book collection at Skokie Public Library.
Favorite Authors
- Books by Bruce Coville
- This list features books by young people's author Bruce Coville, winner of Skokie Public Library's 2003 Voice of Youth Award.
- Jamie Gilson Books
- There’s fun for all kids on this list of books by children’s author Jamie Gilson.
- Gordon Korman Books
- Find a great read on this list of books by Gordon Korman, who made a special visit to Skokie Public Library in 2003.
- Richard Peck Books
- Kids in 3rd grade and up are sure to find a good read on this list of books by Richard Peck, who visited Skokie Public Library in 2002.
Favorite Genres
- Historical Non-Fiction
- Go back in time with this selection of historical non-fiction books for children in 3rd through 8th grade.
- Sports
- Read about everyday kids who play all kinds of sports.
Baseball Stories
Hockey Books for Kids of All Ages
Favorite Subjects
- Picture Puzzlers
- This collection of books has been selected especially for preschoolers and their grown-ups.
- Reading Rocks
- These booklists from the Youth Services 2002 Summer Reading Club
include books about rocks, rock stars, and just about everything that has
anything to do with rocks!
Preschool through 2nd grade
3rd through 5th grade
6th through 8th grade