Looking for a book??? Check LibraryWorld on the desktop of Ballard computers to see whether a book is available in the Ballard Library. If not, try the Louisville Free Public Library -- you might find it there!
Ballard Readers Recommend . . . Read reviews of books enjoyed by Ballard students and teachers.
Banned & Challenged Books Most frequently challenged books of 1990-2009. Gives background and history of censorship.
Best Books for Young Adults Recommended by American Library Association librarians.
Books for College-Bound Seniors Selected by American Library Association librarians.
Coretta Scott King Award Winners Award is presented to authors and illustrators of African descent whose books promote an understanding of the "American Dream."
Daily Poetry 180 modern poems selected by Billy Collins, former US Poet Laureate.
Junior English Research Book Titles Wiki showing the list of novels from which students may select one for their research project.
Novelist (KY Virtual Library) Find new authors and titles, award winners, book discussion guides, feature articles and recommended reads. (Ask librarian for password if needed.)
New York Times Book Review Searchable index of reviews since 1980. User may have to register, but information is free.
Oprah's Books Lists current and past selections with commentary on the most recent choice.
Printz Award Winners Award is given for a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature.
Pulitzer Prize Winners Check the work of award recipients for fiction, non-fiction, drama and journalism. Includes biographies of the winners.
Quick Picks Input from teens helped determine this list with appeal for reluctant readers.
TeenReads.com Informationand features about favorite authors, books, series and characters.
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Teens Top Ten Top 10 favorites of teens across the country.
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