Finding Books
The Curriculum Center is an excellent resource for finding picture books, young adult fiction and nonfiction, world language books, and professional books designed to help educators prepare lesson plans.
1. Go to the library homepage
2. Locate the "Curriculum" tab and click on it
3. Type your search term into the box
a. Click the dropdown arrow and select a specific collection if you want search a specific area or leave it to search all areas
4. Hit SEARCH
Easy Readers - Picture books for Pre-K and elementary school students
Fiction - Chapter books and graphic novels for middle & high school students
Nonfiction - Books based on facts, real events, and real people for K-12 students
Professional - Textbooks and lesson planning material for educators
World Languages - K-12 books in languages other than English
Selecting Books for Children & Young Adults
A to Zoo by Call Number: Curriculum Professional 011.62 L732 2018ISBN: 9781440834349Publication Date: 2018Trying to find an appropriate picture book for children? Use A to Zoo, which organizes fiction and non-fiction picture books by subjects.
Young Adult Fiction Core Collection, 2nd Edition by Call Number: Curriculum Professional 027.822 Y681 2017ISBN: 9781682172391Publication Date: 2017Highlights more than 2,500 recommended titles for young adult readers.
Lgbtqai+ Books for Children and Teens by Call Number: Curriculum Professional 306.76 D716lISBN: 9780838916490Publication Date: 2018Provides book recommendations and conversation starters for young, middle grade, and teen readers.
