Literature and Books

Gale in Context: Elementary meets the research needs of students in kindergarten through grade 5, with age-appropriate content from magazines, newspapers, and reference materials, covering current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, and more.

Provides unique, age-appropriate content for middle and high school students, including articles, essays and primary source documents

Free and liberated ebooks carefully produced for the true book lover.

An online project open to all, Open Library provides access to many out of print and public domain works.

Over 40,000 eBooks available in multiple formats, featuring many classic works in the public domain.

Freading offers a selection of eBooks available at all times: no holds, no waiting. Free account signup required. The Freading App is available for Android and iOS devices. PC/Mac computers will need to download Adobe Digital Editions.

Designed for middle and high school students and adults who have a basic foundation in English grammar and reading but need adapted reading material for a variety of subjects, ReadIt offers resources to help build background knowledge, conduct research and improve study skills.

A database of reading recommendations, NoveList Plus helps readers of all ages find books that match their reading level and interests.

Provides book recommendations specifically for younger readers. Kids can use it to find books that are just right for their reading level and interests. Parents, teachers, and librarians can find tools to teach with books and engage young readers.

Literary Reference Plus provides the most relevant and reliable information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and time periods. Use for information on authors and their works, including plot summaries, work overviews, and literary criticism.