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2011 ALA Notable Lists

Each year the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) and Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) identifies the best of the best of children's/young adults books and other media. The following are links to the 2011 online lists.

ALSC Notable Lists for Children 

ALSC Notable List for Young Children

Notable Children's Recordings

Notable Children's Videos 

Great Interactive Software for Kids

YALSA Notable Lists for Young Adults

Best Fiction for Young Adults

Great Graphic Novels for Teens

Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults

Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers

Another Notable List

The 2011 Amelia Bloomer Book List

The Amelia Bloomer Project, a committee of the Feminist Task Force of the Social Responsibilities Round Table, compiles the Amelia Bloomer List, an annual annotated book list (or bibliography) of well-written and well-illustrated books with significant feminist content, intended for young readers (ages birth through 18)

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