Wordle--to make word pictures http://www.wordle.net
Information about lexile scores and finding appropriate lexile scored books http://www.lexile.com
Good suggestions for books middle school boys and others might enjoy http://www.guysread.com
Young Adult Library Services Association--many great books noted here http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/booklistsawards/booklistsbook.cfm
Touching Spirit Bear Web Quest http://teacherweb.com/WQ/MiddleSchool/Genrestudy/wqr3.aspx