Research Resources

Website for the Merriam-Webster Dictionary & Thesaurus. Look up definitions or find synonyms for a word.

More than 20,000 terms alongside 6,000 images and illustrations arranged under 15 themes.

Search for children's fiction and nonfiction titles by author, plot, read-alikes, curriculum, and more.

Search for fiction and nonfiction titles by author, plot, theme, and more.
 

Contains a collection of poetry, as well as resources for teaching poetry.

From the Academy of American Poets, includes National Poetry Month information, and American Poets Magazine archives. 
 

Non-profit public charity that provides resources for critical thinking on a variety of controversial and important topics presented in a pro/con format. Powered by Britannica. 
 

Writing resource for students and professionals. Includes Citation resources related to APA, MLA, Chicago, and more. 

Browse original scholarly essays on authors from around the world. Places authors and their works in personal and historical context.

Sponsored by Barnes and Noble, SparkNotes features study guides (similar to Cliff's Notes) on a wide variety of school subjects, as well as famous works of literature.

A website to die for if you love mysteries. This website is a resource for lovers of mystery, crime, thriller, spy, and suspense books.

TumbleBooks provides a streaming collection of animated, talking picture books that children can read or have read to them.

Find in-depth critical introductions to the lives and works of major writers. Includes influences of literary movements.

Website created by Kent District Library to help you find the next book in a series, or discover a new series to read.