CHILDREN'S LITERATURE RESOURCES
- REFERENCE BOOKS
- PERIODICALS
- SPECIALIZED BIBLIOGRAPHIES
American Writers for Children Before 1900
Part of the Dictionary of Literary Biography series published by Gale, this volume offers the career biography, list of the author's works and a bibliography of critical sources. Arranged by topic, period or genre, you may access a particular author by checking the blue paperback Index to Contemporary Authors or any volume of the actual series. An introductory essay frames the time period or the genre in which the author writes. Each entry is written by a noted scholar and ranges from ten to fifteen pages of content. Excerpts of the author's writing, illustrations from the book jackets and photographs of the authors appear regularly. This series is always an excellent starting point in learning about a literary figure.
Ref PN 451.D5 Vol. 42American Writers for Children, 1900-1960
Ref PN 451.D5 Vol. 22 American Writers for Children Since 1960: Fiction
Ref PN 451.D5 Vol. 52American Writers for Children Since 1960: Poets,
Ref PN 451.D5 Vol. 61British Children's Writers,
Ref PN 451.D5 Vol. 163British Children's Writers, 1880-1914
Ref PN 451.D5 Vol. 141British Children's Writers, 1914-1960
Ref PN 451.D5 Vol. 160Contemporary Authors
A multi-volume series of short, biographic entries on authors of the twentieth century. Standard birth, education, address information is followed by a list of writings and a "sidelights" section with brief quotes from various literary sources. Use the blue paperback index found near the series.
Ref PN451 .C59Something about the Author
Similar in format to Contemporary Authors, biographical information about children's authors only. Found at the Children's Library of the Scranton Public Library.Children's Books and their Creators
Provides both biographical and critical overviews of authors, primarily in the last half of the twentieth century, and primarily in the U.S Longer essays focus on themes, such as Holocaust literature, Latino books, animal stories, etc. A "basic reading list" is included in the book as well.
Ref PN 1009.A1.C5424 1995Writers for Children
More comprehensive than the previous title, this work reaches back to the 17th century, giving long, bibliographic essays on major children's authors. Excerpts from their works and a selected list of critical studies are found at the end of each entry.
Ref PN1009.A1 W73 1988They Wrote for Children Too
An annotated bibliography of children's literature by famous writers for adults. Among the authors listed are Tolstoy, Vonnegut, Stephen Crane and William Faulkner.
Ref PN 1009.A1.A6 1989Black Authors & Illustrators of Children's Books
Brief biographical information, with a list of the authors' works, of over 200 black authors and illustrators. A directory of specialized publishers and bookstores can be found in the appendices.
Ref PN 1009.A1.R63 1992Book Illustrators of the Twentieth Century
A dictionary arrangement of virtually every artist who has illustrated a book up until 1982. Each page has at least one example of quality illustrations.
Ref NC 961.6.P45 1983Myth, Magic and Mystery: One Hundred Years of American Children's Book Illustration
A beautifully illustrated chronology of the best of children's illustrators in this century. Many full color prints fill the pages and the text throughly analyzes the importance of this art.
Ref NC 975.M97 1996Writers of Multicultural Fiction for Young Adults
Contains individual biographies of over fifty authors of African-American, Native American, Asian-American, Hispanic-American and Jewish literature. A section on critical reception and major works and themes is well done and easy to read.
Ref PS 374.Y57 W75 1996Writers for Young Adults
Interesting interviews and lively vignettes from the author' lives that show a relationship to the type of work they produce. A bibliography of works by and about them, with suggestions for other authors who may have a similar style or content.
Ref PS 490.W75Profiles in Children's Literature
The author videotaped conversations with authors, artists and editors of children's books and excerpts most of the interesting comments about their work and lives.
Ref PS 490.W45 2001Artists of the Page
Subtitled "Interviews with Children's Book Illustrators," this book has extensive biographical and bibliographical information on famous children's book artists, but the best part of the work are the actual words from the artists themselves.
Ref NC 965.M34 1992
Prepared by Betsey Moylan 26 April 2004
The following journals are currently received by the Weinberg Memorial Library. Most have excellent reviews of recently published children's books and some have articles about children's literature and/or reading. Most are indexed in the ERIC database.
Book Links
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FULL TEXT from 11/01/1998 in ProQuest Education Journals.
Booklist
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FULL TEXT from 04/01/1995 in ProQuest Periodical Abstracts Research II.Catholic Library World.
MICROFILM: v.1- 1929-Childhood Education
BOUND: v.45-71, 1968-1995; v.72-1995/1996-
FULL TEXT from 01/01/1996 in FirstSearch Wilson Select Full Text.
FULL TEXT from 01/01/1988 in ProQuest Education Journals.
FULL TEXT from 01/01/1995 in ProQuest Periodical Abstracts Research II.Clearing House
BOUND: v.24- 1949-
FULL TEXT from 01/01/1996 in FirstSearch Wilson Select Full Text.
FULL TEXT from 11/01/1991 in ProQuest Education Journals.
FULL TEXT from 11/01/1995 in ProQuest Periodical Abstracts Research II.Horn Book Magazine
BOUND: v.72- 1996-
FULL TEXT from 05/01/1997 in FirstSearch Wilson Select Full Text.
FULL TEXT from 11/01/1995 in ProQuest Periodical Abstracts Research II.Instructor (1999)
FULL TEXT from 05/01/1999 in ProQuest Education Journals
FULL TEXT from 05/01/1999 in ProQuest Periodical Abstracts Research IIJournal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy
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FULL TEXT from 01/01/1989 in ProQuest Education Journals
FULL TEXT from 10/01/1996 in ProQuest Periodical Abstracts Research IIJournal of Research and Development in Education
BOUND: v.1- 1967-Language Arts: LA
MICROFILM: v.47-48, 1970-1971
BOUND: v.52- 1975-
FULL TEXT from 01/01/1989 in ProQuest Education Journals.
FULL TEXT from 01/01/1994 in ProQuest Periodical Abstracts Research II.Library Journal
MICROFILM: v.49- 1924-
FULL TEXT from 04/01/2001 in LexisNexis Academic Universe.
FULL TEXT from 07/01/1996 in ProQuest ABI/INFORM Global.
FULL TEXT from 01/01/1996 in ProQuest Education Journals.
FULL TEXT from 07/01/1996 in ProQuest Nursing Journals.
FULL TEXT from 07/01/1996 in ProQuest Periodical Abstracts Research II.New Advocate.
BOUND: v.9- 1996-New York Times Book Review
FULL TEXT from 01/01/1999 in ProQuest National Newspapers (27)
FULL TEXT from 01/01/1999 in ProQuest Periodical Abstracts Research II.Publishers Weekly
MICROFILM: v.217- 1980-
FULL TEXT from 01/01/1998 in FirstSearch Wilson Select Full Text.
FULL TEXT from 07/03/2000 in LexisNexis Academic Universe.
FULL TEXT from 01/01/1996 in ProQuest ABI/INFORM Global.
FULL TEXT from 02/12/1996 in ProQuest Periodical Abstracts Research II.Reading Horizons
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FULL TEXT from 01/01/1996 in FirstSearch Wilson Select Full Text
FULL TEXT from 01/01/1999 in ProQuest Education Journals.Reading Improvement
MICROFILM: v.1- 1963-
FULL TEXT from 01/01/1996 in FirstSearch Wilson Select Full Text.Reading Research and Instruction
MICROFILM: v.25- 1985-
FULL TEXT from 01/01/1996 in FirstSearch Wilson Select Full Text.Reading Teacher
BOUND: v.1- 1948-
FULL TEXT from 01/01/1988 in ProQuest Education Journals.
FULL TEXT from 02/01/1994 in ProQuest Periodical Abstracts Research II.Science and Children
FULL TEXT from 03/01/1997 in ProQuest Education Journals.Social Education
FULL TEXT from 10/01/1996 to 11/01/2000 in ProQuest Periodical Abstracts Research II.Social Studies
FULL TEXT from 01/01/1992 in ProQuest Education Journals.
FULL TEXT from 01/01/1994 in ProQuest Periodical Abstracts Research II.Teacher.
BOUND: v.90-98, 1972-1981.Teaching Exceptional Children.
BOUND: v.30- 1997-
FULL TEXT from 01/01/1998 in FirstSearch Wilson Select Full Text.
FULL TEXT from 01/01/1997 in ProQuest Education Journals.Teaching Pre K - 8.
FULL TEXT from 01/01/1994 in FirstSearch Wilson Select Full Text.
FULL TEXT from 01/01/1994 in ProQuest Education Journals
FULL TEXT from 01/01/1994 in ProQuest Periodical Abstracts Research II.Young Children
MICROFILM: v.39-48, 1983-1993
BOUND: v.49-1993-Children's Books from Other Countries
The key titles in this listing have all been published in a country other than the U.S. Quality literature is listed by picture books, realistic fiction, fantasy poetry and informational categories. Age appropriateness is given.
Ref Z1037.C5428 1998The Bookfinder
A five volume series that indexes and annotates current children's and young adult books by contemporary topic - divorce, AIDS, siblings, substance abuse. Age level and a thorough description of each book makes this an excellent tool for bibliotherapy.
Ref Z 7164. C5D74What Do Children Read Next?
Contains ten separate indexes, including the standard author, title, subject, but also covering character name, illustrator and age appeal. Brief annotations, list of reviews and suggestions for "other books you might like."
Ref PS 374.C454C675 1994Young Adult Reader's Adviser
Two-volume set offering an annotated guide to the best Y/A books in various areas of curriculum. The first volume lists books in literature, language arts, mathematics, and computer science, while the second contains the best in social sciences, history, science and health.
Ref PN 1009.A1 Y674 1992Best Books for Children
Short annotations of current books arranged by broad topics such as counting books, alphabet books, realistic stories, etc. Price, age appropriateness, brief summary and citations to reviews are given for each of the 17,140 titles indexed.
Ref PN 1009.A1 B547 1994Beyond Picture Books
Subtitled "a guide to first readers," this is aimed at parents, teachers and librarians who work with first, second and third graders. Over 2,400 titles are annotated and arranged by author. Each citation gives standard bibliographic data as well as a brief critique included.
Ref PN 1009.A1 B278 1995Young Reader's Companion
An illustrated short-entry A-Z encyclopedia that contains books and authors that appeal to young people from fifth grade through high school. Not only will you find entries about authors and books, but about characters, animals in literature and categories such as fantasy, mystery, and romance. Dates and cross-references are abundant.
Ref PN 1008.5 C373 1993Play, Learn, and Grow
Aimed especially at preschool and kindergarten children, this is an annotated listing of all types of children's books and media. Separate indexes for age, purchase priority and format are included.
Ref PN 1009.A1 T46 1992Right Book, the Right Time
Can be used to assist classroom teachers, library media specialists, and parents in matching children who face important issues in their lives with fictional characters in similar circumstances and/or self-help nonfiction selections. A key tool for bibliotherapy.
Ref RJ 505.B5 G75 1997Developing Resiliency through Children's Literature
Arranged by age group, then genre, each entry lists the standard bibliographic data followed by exemplary traits exhibited by characters in each story. Target activities are included for each work.
Ref PN 1008.8.C43 1992Portraying Persons with Disabilities
Strictly a non-fiction listing of titles with extensive annotations, organized by specific disability, i.e., hearing, paraplegic, emotional problems. Author, title and subject indexes help you select the
Ref PN 1009.A1 F735 1992Literature for Young People on War and Peace
An annotated listing, arranged alphabetically by author, of all relevant children's and young adults' books dealing with war. The index is essential in locating the citations of books about specific wars or battles.
Ref PN 1009.A1 E38 1989Sensitive Issues
Another good source for bibliotherapy, this work is arranged by broad topics such as prejudice, divorce, death and dying, etc. Each annotation is well documented with age appropriateness, and has suggested activities for using the book in the classroom.
Ref PN 1009.A1 R23 1992E for Environment
A perfect guide for integrating environmental themes into the curriculum. Both fiction and non-fiction books are listed with extensive indexing and annotations. Themes such as garbage and recycling, animal rights, and the human habitat are used to organize the titles.
Ref PN 1009.A1 S57 1992Our Family, Our Friends, Our World
Comprehensive, well-annotated guide to multicultural titles ranging from preschool to twelfth grade and covering cultures both U.S. and world-wide. Maps and introductions to the specific geographic areas are additional assets.
Ref PN 1009.A1 M654 1992Connecting Cultures
Arranged by author's last name, this listing offers brief annotations on children's books of fiction, folktale, poetry and songs. The index is comprehensive.
Ref PS509.M5 T465 1996This Land is Our Land
Great Books for Girls
Similar to previous two titles, arranged by specific culture. Books listed within each culture as to poetry, fiction, and oral tradition. Each citation contains a concise annotation to assist you in purchasing quality literature.
Ref Z 1037.H48 1994
Contains more than 600 books to inspire today's girls. Books are arranged by reading level and genre and a separate section lists resources for parents, including activities and tips for reading aloud.
Ref Z 1037.O25 1997Books to Build On
Subtitled "a grade-by-grade resource guide for parents and teachers," this work offers suggestions for introducing quality trade books to students based on area of the curriculum and grade level. Math, science, the visual arts, language arts and music are covered up to grade 6.
Ref Z1037.H646 1996My Name in Books
A unique title that gives that characters' names in many classic works in children's literature so that readers can have immediate identification with a protagonist of a story. Some names have only one entry (Blanche) while others have a huge selection to choose from when trying to purchase a book as a gift for a child.
Ref PN 1008.5 T87 1993Newbery and Caldecott Awards
Published by the American Library Association, this guide lists all medal and honor books awarded these two prestigious medals since their inceptions. An author illustrator index is also included.
Ref PS 374.C454 N46 1995Worlds of Wonder: Resources for Multicultural Children's Literature
Divided into specific cultural groups, this annotated bibliography contains full citation and age appropriateness of the titles covered. Comprehensive indexing gives the book great versatility for
Ref PN 1009.A1 K4 1995100 Years of Children's Books in America
Each decade has a sociological and cultural introduction of ten pages, then a chronological listing, by author's last name of the best books of that decade, with excellent annotations.
Ref PS 490.A38 1996Using Children's Literature to learn about Disabilities and Illness
Excellent listing, but somewhat dated, of books that deal with various physical conditions such as cerebral palsy and epilepsy. The annotations are well written and the cross-references help you select titles for appropriate age and reading levels.
Ref PN 1009.A1 B52 1996Dictionary of American Children's Fiction, 1859-1959
Dictionary of American Children's Fiction, 1859-1959 and supplements to 2000
Subtitled "Books of Recognized Merit." The series has multiple uses. If you know a character's name but are not sure which book it comes from, you can locate a detailed description in alphabetical order. You can also find books based on the age of the protagonist, so you can truly tailor a reading list to meet any need with this series.
Ref PS 374.C454 1985Best Books for Young Adults
Divided into genres, this work gives very brief synopsis by theme, and more comprehensive listings by author. An introductory article on trends in publishing is helpful as well.
Ref PN 1009.A1 C34 2000Reading in Series
Author, title, genre/subject indexes to all of the most popular series titles. A section on books for boys, books for girls, and books for reluctant and ESL readers conclude this work.
Ref PS 374.C454 R36 1999Continuum Encyclopedia of Children's Literature
A comprehensive work covering all the broad issue in children's literature, such as "Books as Film," "Death and Dying in Children's Literature," and "Internet Resources for Children." Detailed biographies on authors are also included. Some photos are added.
Ref PN 1008.5.C66 2001
