Choices Booklists

Each year, thousands of children, young adults, teachers, and librarians around the United States select their favorite recently published books for the “Choices” booklists. These lists are used in classrooms, libraries, and homes to help young readers find books they will enjoy.

Lists of titles and authors of Choices selections for the current year are made available in April, just before the Association’s annual convention. Complete, annotated lists are published in fall editions of IRA journals. Check individual Choices programs below for details.

Note: Complete, annotated Choices lists for 2007 are now available for download. See the individual programs for details:

Children’s Choices is cosponsored by the Children’s Book Council. The list includes brief reviews of approximately 100 titles, each of which has been recommended by children themselves.

Teachers’ Choices identifies approximately 30 books rated by teams of teachers, librarians, and reading specialists as outstanding for curriculum use.

Young Adults’ Choices provides descriptions of approximately 30 books selected by teenage reviewers.

Obtaining “Choices” booklists

Annotated Choices lists for 1998 to the most current are available for download on the individual program pages linked above. You may also request a copy of any current list by sending a 9" x 12" self-addressed envelope plus US$1.00 for postage and handling to International Reading Association, 800 Barksdale Road, PO Box 8139, Newark, DE 19714-8139, USA. Bulk copies are also available, at discount prices. Contact customer service for details.

For more information about the Choices projects, contact IRA’s Executive Division.