Accelerated Reader (AR) Lists

Middle School AR Lists

The library has a searchable list of Accelerated Reading Books for Los Cerritos Middle Schools.
Colina Middle School AR List - Locate a book on the AR List, then search for it in the Thousand Oaks Library or download Colina AR List.

High School AR List

Westlake High School AR List - Locate a book on the AR List, then search for it in the Thousand Oaks Library.

Booklists and Recommended Reading

Books for 7th and 8th Grades - compiled by Thousand Oaks Librarians
Books for 9th through 12th Grades - compiled by Thousand Oaks Librarians
Laugh Out Loud - Find what's funny @ your library and read for the fun of it!
Technology and Gaming Books - compiled by Thousand Oaks Librarians
Best Books for Young Adults - compiled by the Young Adult Library Services Association of the American Library Association
Great Graphic Novels for Teens - compiled by the Young Adult Library Services Association section of the American Library Association
Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers - compiled by the Young Adult Library Association section of the American Library Association
Teen Must Read Books - Book reviews from the Thousand Oaks Library Teen Advisory League

Alan Awards - to honor those who have made outstanding contributions to the field of adolescent literature
Alex Awards - are given to ten books written for adults that have special appeal to young adults, ages 12 through 18
California Young Reader Medal - millions of California children have nominated, read, and voted for the winners of the California Young Reader Medal
The Edgars - Given by the Mystery Writers of America. Search by Award Category Best Young Adult or Best Juvenile
Hugo Awards - awards for excellence in the field of science fiction and fantasy
International Reading Association Children's and Young Adult's Book Awards - are given for an author’s first or second published book written for children or young adults (ages birth to 17 years)
John Newbery Medal - given to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children
Margaret E. Edwards Award - honors an author, as well as a specific body of his or her work, for significant and lasting contribution to young adult literature
Michael L. Printz Award - an award for a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature
Nebula Awards - are voted on, and presented by, active members of Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc.
Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction- goes to a meritorious book published in the previous year for children or young adults

American Folklore - This folklore site contains retellings of American folktales, Native American myths and legends, tall tales, weather folklore and ghost stories from each and every one of the 50 United States
Guys Read- Jon Scieszka's web based literacy guide for boys
Lyrical Legacy : 400 Years of American Song and Poetry
No Flying, No Tights - a website reviewing graphic novels for teens
Poetry Archive - online collection of poets reading their work
Poets.org - the Academy of American Poets
Teenreads- read and write book reviews