Core collection for children and young adults

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Where to find it

Information & Library Science Library

Call Number
Z1037 .S378 2008
Status
Available

Summary

With thousands of new volumes lining the shelves of bookstores, abundant advertisements, and innumerable online reviews, it is becoming increasingly difficulty for the concerned adult to recommend literature that is of quality, yet speaks to young audiences. Core Collection for Children and Young Adults presents the best in contemporary and classic literature for children and young adults.



Every book listed in this reference has a concisely worded annotation, which is followed by headings designating awards the book has won, related subjects, and character themes. With more than 350 titles reviewed, this resource will prove invaluable for teachers, librarians, parents, collectors of children's books, and college students with an interest in juvenile literature, education, or child growth and development.

Contents

  • Acknowledgments p. vii
  • Introduction p. ix
  • Chapter 1 Classic Books p. 1
  • Chapter 2 Contemporary Fiction p. 17
  • Chapter 3 Fantasy p. 47
  • Chapter 4 Historical Fiction p. 63
  • Chapter 5 Nonfiction p. 91
  • Chapter 6 Picture Books p. 113
  • Chapter 7 Poetry p. 141
  • Chapter 8 Traditional Literature p. 161
  • Index A Title/Author/Illustrator/Translator p. 173
  • Index B Book Awards p. 185
  • Index C Character Themes Terms p. 193
  • Index D Related Subjects Terms p. 197
  • About the Authors p. 207

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