Literature

Literary Reference Center Plus
Information from reference works, books, magazines, and literary journals. Includes plot summaries/synopses, author biographies, and literary criticism.
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TeachingBooks
Find multimedia resources, book guides, lesson plans, author interviews, and more for fiction and nonfiction books for the K-12 reader and educator. 
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BookConnections
From the creators of TeachingBooks.net and designed for public libraries, BookConnections gives K-12 readers and educators resources that deepen their understanding and joy of the books they are reading.
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Reading Recommendations


Looking for a good book to read? Visit our Find Something to Read page.
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