The Children's Literature Collection is located on the south side of the fourth floor of Mulllins Library. The collection includes books suitable for children pre-k to 12th grade. The collection is organized into 8 sections to allow for easier browsing: picture books, early readers, chapter and middle grade books, young adult novels, graphic novels, traditional tales, biographies, and non-fiction. Each section is identified with a five digit code, color-coded spine stickers, and shelf signage.
Picture Books
Picture books are usually 32 pages long and have illustrations on every page. Only fiction picture books are included in this section.
Early Readers
Early readers use short, simple sentences and basic vocabulary. These books are meant to be read by children and have lots of pictures.
Chapter / Middle Grade Books
Chapter / middle grade books are written for ages 7 to 12 and grades 3rd through 7th. The books have chapters and few illustrations.
Young Adult Novels
Fictional books and novels geared toward teens and older tweens. This content is meant for ages 12+ and grades 7th and up.
Traditional Tales
Fiction and non-fiction books about legends, fairy tales, folk tales, myths, fables, traditional stories, and tall tales from around the world.
Graphic Novels
Graphic novels and comic books tell stories with comic-strip style illustrations. Both fiction and non-fiction graphic novels are included.
Biographies
Biographies and autobiographies are non-fiction books that tell the story of someone’s life. They can be written for any age level.
Non-Fiction
This section includes non-fiction children’s books except biographies and graphic novels. These books cover a wide range of topics.
Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award
by Jory John
Location: Picture Books Section
Call Number: PZ7.J62168 Cou 2020
Arkansas Teen Book Award Level 1 (7th-9th)
by Lisa Flipps
Location: Chapter Books Section
Call Number: PZ7.5.F57 St 2021
Arkansas Teen Book Award Level 2 (10th-12th)
by Angie Thomas
Location: Young Adult Section
Call Number: PS3620.H62463 C66 2021
Caldecott Honors Book
by Marls Frazee
Location: Picture Books Section
Call Number: PZ7.1.F866 In 2023
Caldecott Medal Winner
by Vashti Harrison
Location: Early Readers Section
Call Number: PZ7.1.H37553 Bi 2022
Charlotte Zolotow Award Winner
by Michelle Edwards
Location: Picture Books Section
Call Number: PZ7.E262 Me 2022
Coretta Scott King Medal Winner and Newberry Medal Winner
by Amina Luqman-Dawson
Location: Chapter Books Section
Call Number: PZ7.1.L865 Fr 2022
Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Winners
by Michael Emberley
Location: Early Readers Section
Call Number: PZ7.7.E456 Iad 2022
Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature Winner
by Sabaa Tahir
Location: Young Adults Section
Call Number: PZ7.1.T33 Al 2022
Pura Belpré Award Winners
by Claribel A. Ortega
Location: Graphic Novels Section
Call Number: PZ7.7.O7653 Fr 2022
Robert F. Sibert Medal Award Winners
by Elizabeth Partridge
Location: Non-fiction Section
Call Number: D769.8.A6 P365 2022
Schneider Family Teen Book Award
by Erin Stewart
Location: Young Adult Section
Call Number: PZ7.1.S7457 Wor 2022
Schneider Middle School Book Award
by C. C. Harrington
Location: Young Adult Section
Call Number: PZ7.1.H3739 Wi 2022
Schneider Young Children Book Award
by Shannon Stocker
Location: Biographies Section
Call Number: ML3930.G6 S76 2022
Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature
by Harmony Becker
Location: Graphic Novels Section
Call Number: PN6727.B37578 H63 2021