Book Match
Are you looking for something good to read? Your personal librarian is just a couple of clicks away. Just complete this form and you will receive up to five book suggestions. We may need your library card. Need a GAPL card? Apply online here.
Novelist K-8 Plus
Need help finding good books to read? NoveList K-8 Plus helps kids and young teens do just that! Use your favorite books and authors to find new adventures! If you can’t think of a book you’ve liked in the past, simply choose a topic of interest and explore lists of recommended books. NoveList K-8 Plus includes both fiction and nonfiction titles. Teachers will find thematic units and other resources for incorporating fiction and nonfiction into the classroom, as well. Click here to access. You will need a Grayslake Library Card to access.
Goodreads
Find good books to read on this popular site. Goodreads is the world’s largest site for readers and book recommendations. Click here to access.
Children’s Book Awards
Rebecca Caudill Young Readers’ Book Award
Bluestem Award: Illinois’ Grades 3-5 Readers’ Choice Award
Monarch Award: Illinois’ K-3 Readers’ Choice Award