Literature

Novelist Plus
NoveList Plus and NoveList Plus K-8 are unique tools designed to help you choose the best titles for your reading list! Search for “read-alikes” based on the authors and titles you like now, or browse the diverse recommended reading lists covering all genres, tastes, and reading levels. NoveList also offers a variety of professional resources for educators! See the Teacher’s Page for more specific information.available. Literature Resource Center offers full-text literary criticism, and reviews on more than 130,000 writers in all disciplines.

Please click on the links below to access NoveList Plus and use your Peoria Public Library Card to login.

NoveList Plus in the Library
NoveList Plus Remote User
NoveList Plus K-8 in the Library
NoveList Plus K-8 Remote User

Something About the Author
This online version of the critically acclaimed biographical series covers more than 12,000 authors and illustrators of works for children and young adults, ranging from established award winners to those who are just beginning their careers.

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This resource is case sensitive, so be sure to capitalize the “D.”

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