This guide to books for children and young adults is a valuable resource for parents, educators, and librarians. Compiled by the Boston Public Library, this list includes classic and contemporary works of fiction and non-fiction, as well as reference books, biographies, and more. Perfect for readers of all ages, this guide will help you find the perfect book for any occasion. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.