Resources for Librarians

Almost everything on this site, and in the print editions of The Horn Book Magazine and The Horn Book Guide, is valuable to children's and young adult librarians. So if you are a newcomer to our site, or just starting out as a librarian, please be sure to roam broadly. There are many riches to discover. This page highlights just a handful of those treasures: booklists of recommended titles for all interests and ages, listings of upcoming conferences and events and exhibits, and a virtual tour of Horn Book history. We also encourage you to keep a regular watch on our What's New? page for up-to-date postings.

Recommended Books
Regularly updated booklists (including a new themed booklist each month)

Horn Book Fanfare
Our best books of the year

Read Roger
Roger Sutton's zesty blog

Graphic Novels
Decoding the comics

Newcomers
Reviews of notable recent books by newcomers

Films
Reviews of movies made from children's books

Obituaries
Current and archived back to 2000

Horn Book History
A virtual tour of our nine decades

Academic & Scholarly
Fellowships and grants

Conferences & Events
A calendar of upcoming opportunities

Awards
Regularly updated lists of national, state, and international awards

Exhibits
Museums and galleries around the country

Back Issues & Posters
Special issues and limited-edition posters

Horn Book Guide Online
Fully searchable database of all Guide reviews since 1989

What's New?
Latest postings on this site