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Find Books by Theme or Topic
Search for children’s and YA books by subject (e.g., “friendship,” “disabilities,” “immigration”). This is great for building classroom reading lists or thematic units.
Filter searches by awards (Newbery, Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, etc.) to highlight high-quality literature.
Use advanced search to filter by multicultural content, reading level, or interest age. This helps support inclusive teaching and differentiated instruction.
Pull book lists connected to curriculum areas such as science, history, or social studies. Example: Search “space exploration” for a science class unit.
Compare professional reviews from sources like School Library Journal and Booklist. This is useful for evaluating books before assigning or purchasing them.
Use CLCD to export book lists with citations, saving time when creating reference lists for projects or assignments.
Help students find their next reads by searching for books similar to ones they already enjoy.
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