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"Duyvis recommended that educators, librarians and parents seek out books by disabled people. Duyvis and two librarians talked with MindShift about what else educators and caregivers should look for when selecting children's literature that represents disability and what conversations with kids about these books and about disabilities can look like. They also offered recommendations of inclusive, affirming books for kids from preschool to high school. "

The YABBA site announces the shortlist for REAL each year, provides links for each step of participation: Recommend, Read, Rate, Reward. Non Victorian schools can register. There is also a KOALA awards system run in NSW. For both primary and secondary students.

Graphic novels can play an important part in encouraging reading amongst pupils. The flexibility of the comic medium, which is used in graphic novels, means that they can tell complex stories or explain difficult ideas in a simple way. Includes suggestions for use across the curriculum, building a collection and recommended titles.

"When I'm searching for that "just right" STEM picture book in my school library or on Amazon, I have a set of criteria that I always keep in mind to make sure I'm meeting my students' needs in as many ways as possible. Here are my recommended characteristics of STEM picture books and links to some of my favorite titles."

"Think of games as experiences rather than instruction -- as field trips, not textbooks. Not all games are school-appropriate, but you can approach any game from an educational perspective. Ready to try out some games that weren't designed for classrooms, but still have tons of learning? Consider these tips and game recommendations."

This post explores current US trends in building diverse collections and considers seven pitfalls to avoid when deciding what to leave in and out, accompanied by more than 50 title recommendations based on conversations in this piece to help kickstart the journey."

"oin us as we celebrate a nation of diverse readers with these recommended books, authors, and teaching resources that represent an array of experiences and cultures."

"What is accessible color? Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, or WCAG, lists it under the "Distinguishable" section ("Make it easier for users to see and hear content including separating foreground from background") and recommends the contrast of the foreground and background colors."

Bookmatching-recommending books to students based on their interests-takes a bit of work, but can foster a deep love of reading.

A collection of electronic book lists made by a TL in Victoria. They targte Yrs 5 & 6 and Yrs 7 & 8 readers/

A book review site with age and genre lists, some resources and up to date content - US focus