Helpful Book Resources
Faculty, Staff, and Students,
Are you looking for a specific book or a book on a particular topic? Checkout the InfoCentre Catalog on the desktop of the AHS Media Center computers to search our catalog. If we don't have the book, try the Louisville Free Public Library Online Catalog. Simply go to www.lfpl.org and click on the "Library Catalog" link on the left. Then, you can search for books, videos, etc. in their collection.

You might want to checkout some of the links below to help you find the perfect book! The American Library Association and other wonderful resources have compiled various online book lists for readers of all ages. The links below might help you locate that perfect book! Enjoy!
Banned Books A list of frequently challenged books from 1990-2006. Gives background information and censorship history.
Best Books for Young Adults Recommendations from American Library Association (ALA) librarians.
Books for College-Bound Seniors Selected by ALA librarians.
Coretta Scott King Award Winners An award that recognizes both authors and illustrators of African descent whose books promote an understanding of the "American Dream."
Daily Poetry Billy Collins, a former US Poet Laureate, selected modern poems.
KY Virtual Library: Novelist Search for book summaries and reviews. Click on Find Books, Articles and More and NoveList . (Ask Mrs. Falkenstine or Mrs. Langley for the username and password if needed. You can also visit PowerSchool for the log-in information.)
Oprah's Books Lists current and past book club selections with information on the most recent choice.
Printz Award Winners An award to recognize literary excellence in young adult literature.
Pulitzer Prize Winners Award winners for fiction, non-fiction, drama and journalism. Includes biographies of the winners.
Quick Picks Teens share their input to help reluctant readers.
Teens Top Ten Teen’s top 10 favorite titles.
The Bluegrass Award A book award selected by students in Kentucky. View past winners and vote for your favorite book!









