ALA has 2 divisions with links to useful Children's and YA's Literature information and resources. At the ALA website, click on, "Divisions." Click on the "Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)" or the "Young Adult Library Service Association (YALSA)" for links to recommended booklists, awards and prizes information, and links to reading and literacy resources.

Great links to resources for children's literature from the American Library Association.

The C.B.C. is the national nonprofit trade association for children's trade book publishers. Forum for collaboration by publishers with national organizations (ALA, IRA, & others) on co-sponsoring reading lists, educational programming, and literacy initiatives. Sponsors the Children's Book Week, the Children's Choice Book Awards, and other literacy programs. Has Links to publishers' web sites, book lists, author's blogs, and other children's & YA literature websites.

ChLA's mission is to encourage high standards of criticism, scholarship, research, and teaching in children's literature. Check out this website to access information about ChLA's conferences, grants, Awards, job openings in the field, directory of Undergrad & Graduate programs, and links to scholarly resources in the field of children's and young adult's literature. Publishes the peer-reviewed journal, Children's Literature.

Boston based program which brings acclaimed children’s book authors and illustrators into underserved K-8 schools in Boston for visits and workshops focused on writing and illustration.

Professional organization for those involved in teaching reading and promoting literacy. Provides links to lesson plans, booklists, and a career center. IRA publishes the journals, Reading Teacher, Reading Research Quarterly, and the Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy.

NTCE's mission is to advance teaching, research, and student achievement at all scholastic levels. Follow the Elementary, Middle, or Secondary section links to useful information and resources related to children's and YA literature for the K-12 instructor. Use NCTE's social networking links to join an online network of your peers.