The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.

The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.

This site allows you to search a database of children’s books that have won awards to find books of particular interest to you.

Read and write poetry - find some inspiration here!

A site you'll find helpful for teaching, writing, sharing, and enjoying children's poetry.

Write your very own Acrostic Poems!

This site is devoted to the heroes, gods and monsters of Greek mythology.

Visit here to find out about the gods and goddesses of different cultures around the world, and the works of art people have created to give them expression.

Yahoo Kids directory of great sites to visit for information on myths and legends.

This site, created by the company that produces the magnetic poetry tiles, allows you the chance to create your own poems on line!

Here's another place to try your hand at poetry!