Teaching Resources
Center
Contact Information
We are located in room 247 Ferguson.
(336) 334-4035
Hours
Sunday
Fall/Spring: 4:00PM-8:00PM
Monday-Thursday
Fall/Spring: 8:00AM-9:00PM
Summer I & II: 8:00AM-6:00PM
Friday
Fall/Spring: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Summer I & II: 8:00AM-12:00PM
We are closed on Saturdays
National Award Books
Newbery Medal and Honor Books, 1922-Present
This award goes to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
Caldecott Medal and Honor Books, 1938-Present
This award goes to the illustrator of the most distinguished American picture book for children, published in the past year.
Corretta Scott King Book Award
This award is given to African American authors and illustrators of books for children, published in the past year.
This award is given to the author whose book published in the last year displays literary excellence in young adult literature.
Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K–12, 1996-Present
These books were selected as outstanding children's science trade books by the National Science Teachers Association.
The Pura Belpré Award, 1996-Present
This award is given to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work portrays the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth.
Robert F. Sibert Medal Winners and Honor Books
2001-Present
This award goes to author(s) and illustrator(s) of nonfiction books published in English in the past year.
ALA's Notable Children's Books Award
This award list is given to the best childrens' books published in the proceeding year.
YALSA's Best Books for Young Adults
These books are quality literature recommended for ages 12-18.
North Carolina Award Books
North Carolina Children's Book Award, 1992-Present
This award program is a children's choice award voted on by K-5 students in NC schools. Every year, a list of nominated books is presented along with this activity guide. [This is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view it]
North Carolina Battle of the Books
These are the books that middle school students read as part of the annual Battle of the Books competition.