Associations for Children's and YA Literature
American Library Association
Frequently challenged and banned books
American Indian Library Association
Association of Library Services for Children
Division of the American Library Association dedicated to the promotion and enhancement of libraries that serve children.
Children's Literature Assembly
Bringing children's literature and advocates; promoting quality children's literature, recognizing outstanding trade books the Language Arts, and sponsoring workshops at NCTE conferences with outstanding authors and illustrators
Children's Literature Association
Encourage high standards of criticism, scholarship, research, and teaching in children's literature
IRA Children's Literature and Reading Special Interest Group
Branch of the International Reading Association dedicated promoting children's literature
Wisconsin State Reading Association
Promoting Excellence in Reading
Young Adult Library Services Association
Division of the American Library Association; advocate, promote, and strengthen library service to teens, ages 12-18
Sites for Exploring Children's Literature
Cooperative Children's Book Center
Books, ideas, and expertise in the field of children's and young adult literature
npr children's book topics
Listen to an assortment of speakers and authors on children's literature
Raising Rebels – An Exhibition of Radical Children’s Literature
Syracuse University Special Collection Research Center
World of Words
Resources for locating and evaluating culturally authentic international children’s and adolescent literature and engaging students with books