American Association for Library Service to Children

The Association for Library Service to Children promotes reading and books through recommendations, compilations of lists, and related services. ALSC booklists are created as a resource for children's librarians to share with patrons. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to explore these titles to find resources that may match or spark their child's interest.

Link: https://www.ala.org/alsc/book-lists

Better Reading 2025 Top 50 Kids’ Books

Each year, Australians cast their votes for the children’s books and authors they adore. The Better Reading Top 50 Kids is a much-anticipated annual celebration of the stories that capture hearts and imaginations nationwide.

Link: https://www.betterreading.com.au/book_list/better-reading-2025-top-50-kids-books-see-the-full-list-here/ 

Children’s Book Council of Australia

Site includes Awards, Booklists, Resources and Reviews.

Link: https://readingtime.cbca.org.au/category/suggestions/

Prime Minister's Literary Awards

National Centre for Australian Children’s Literature 

Provides a free database of children's books by and about Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander Peoples. It includes 617 books, annotations, and teaching resources.

Link: https://www.ncacl.org.au/atsi-resource/

Reading Australia: First Nations Texts

Link: https://readingaustralia.com.au/themes/first-nations-texts/

My Little Bookcase

28 book lists across six theme including family and generations, Australian Identity and Place, Learning to Read, Gifts and Milestones etc.

Link: https://www.mylittlebookcase.com.au/book-lists/ 

Funfox: 74 Recommended Books For Primary School Kids Of Every Age

Organised into age ranges.

Link: https://funfoxprogram.com.au/blog/books-for-primary-school 

Reading Australia's Booklist - Primary

Link: https://readingaustralia.com.au/level/primary/

Diverse Picture Book Collection: Books suggested by NSW public library staff and assessed by academic partners

Categories include: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander characters, Culturally and linguistically diverse characters (please note the focus is English language books that feature CALD characters), Gender, sex and sexually diverse characters, Characters with disability, Characters from regional or rural areas

Link: https://pls.sl.nsw.gov.au/managing-my-library/collections/diverse-picture-book-collections 

ACT Chief Minister's Reading Challenge

Link: https://www.act.gov.au/education-and-training/teaching-and-assessment/chief-ministers-reading-challenge 

Queensland Premier’s Reading Challenge

Includes a Book List Portal.

Link: https://prc.median.com.au/BookList 

SA Premier’s Reading Challenge

Includes a booklist, browse via year level or search via title/author.

Link: https://premiersreadingchallenge.sa.edu.au 

TAS Premier’s Reading Challenge

Link: https://www.decyp.tas.gov.au/about-us/events/premiers-reading-challenge/

VIC Premier's Reading Challenge

Includes a Challenge Booklist, annotated with appropriate age/year levels. Books are added to the list regularly by an expert panel that includes teachers and librarians.

Link: https://www.vic.gov.au/premiers-reading-challenge-book-lists

WA Premier's Reading Challenge

Includes a searchable book list.

Link: https://www.premiersreadingchallenge.wa.edu.au/rc/books 

Reading Australia's Booklist - Secondary

Link: https://readingaustralia.com.au/level/secondary/

Reading Australia's Booklist -Young Adult

Link: https://readingaustralia.com.au/book_category/young-adult/