Find Your Next Read

Get help finding a great new book to read!

• Book-A-Day Almanac - Read about a different children's book every day.
• The Mid-Continent Public Library's Juvenile Series and Sequels Guide - Find children's book series & sequels sorted by author, title and topic.
• The Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Library's Book Hive - Find a book by genre or theme.
• NoveList - Log in with your Thomas Crane Public Library card number and choose the K-8 option.
• Book and a Hug - Browse for books by topic and age range.
• BookPage - New books for children and teens, updated monthly.
• The Book Seer - Type in a title and author to get reading recommendations (not just for children).
• Guys Read - Reading fun for boys.
• BPL's Book Lists - Book lists by topic, including "If you liked..." lists for titles like Harry Potter and Goosebumps.
• KidsReads - Book lists, articles and activities for kids aged 6-12.
• Book Adventure - Search book lists by title, author, reading level or category.
• Sidekicks - Graphic novel reviews for kids.
• Children's Literature - Book and author reviews, thematic lists and recommended reads. Please be aware that the full database is a subscription service but the lists in the Independent Information and Reviews section are free.