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One of the joys and challenges of running a RIF program is selecting books children will enjoy. Choosing good books is no easy matter when you consider that more than 4,000 new books for children are published in this country each year, not to mention the tens of thousands of books already in print.
Remember the following book selection guidelines:
As your book selection committee begins to select books, make sure to:
In addition, your book selection committee should look at reference sources, including catalogs from approved RIF book suppliers. Children’s Books in Print and Paperback Books in Print are good resources to finding specific titles requested by children. These references list books currently available, including their publisher’s name and date of publication. Ask at least one committee member to keep up with current books by consulting with a local children’s librarian, reading book reviews, or visiting children’s or booksellers’ websites. Helpful Resources
Read the following tips and articles to help you during the book selection process:
For lists of recommended children's books, you can visit the following websites: American Library Association (ALA) International Reading Association Children's Book Council Joint Committee New York Public Library |
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Responsibility for selecting books rests with your book selection committee, which must have at least three members. Your committee should reflect the diversity of your program as much as possible and be balanced between volunteers and paid professionals (teachers, librarians, etc.). 
