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Databases:

Career Cruising - a comprehensive and interactive career guidance resource that provides the information needed to make informed career choices. Also has resume help and financial aid information.
Contemporary Authors - provides complete biographical information on more than 120,000 United States and International authors.
Country Watch - provides up-to-date information and news on the countries of the world.
Infotrac Junior Edition - easy access to magazines, reference books and newspaper articles.
Opposing Viewpoints - provides a detailed source for information on social issues.

Helpful Websites:

Books: What Should I Read Next?

Books for YALSA (Young Adult Library Service)

Books Reviewed by Teens for Teens

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Staff Suggestions

Cathy Young's Favorite Teenage Angst Books

Flamingnet Book Reviews

No Flying, No Tights

Teenreads

ATN Book Lists Currently maintained by Keane, ATN is an easy-to-navigate, searchable site that offers lists of recommended books arranged by topic.

Guys Read Jon Scieszka. It's all about getting guys to read. Many of the selections lend themselves to reading aloud because they are fast paced, adventurous, and/or humorous. Not a read-aloud site per se, but worth checking out for ideas.

Reading Rants! Out of the Ordinary Teen Booklists! Jennifer Hubert. A middle school librarian has put together a terrific teen literacy page that is chock-full of top teen picks, from "Graphic Fantastic" to "Teen Tearjerkers."

Teen Page Springfield City Library, Springfield , MA . This public library takes its teen audience seriously. A well-organized page with a bounty of teen-oriented reading.

Teen Reading American Library Association, Young Adult Library Services Association. All of the major young adult award winners plus links to "Tips to Encourage Reading" and "Teens' Top Ten," titles actually chosen by teens.

College & Career

Sites to Get Started

College Guide for Parents

College Board

Peterson’s

Princeton Review

U.S. Department of Education College Page

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AP Advanced Placement Exam

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