The IMC booklists cover a range of books representing various awards, themes, and genres including the following:
- Caldecott, Newbery, Coretta Scott King, Sibert, Pura Belpre, and Geisel awards
- Realistic Fiction
- Historical Fiction
- Poetry
- Biographies
- Traditional Literature
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Social Issues
- Culture in the United States
- International Culture
