history and criticism

Provides advice for readers advisory, collection development, and book clubs that encourages the inclusion of young adult titles advancing a positive representation of girls in programming and instruction, including analyzing YA books through a feminist lens; a list of recommended titles with annotations and discussion questions; and descriptions of programming ideas to use in both school and public library settings.

Profiles the lives and works of twelve female writers who challenged society's beliefs and norms about vital issues including Mae West, Margaret Mitchell, Ayn Rand, and others.

Explores various works, authors, movements, and themes from American literature from 1945-1970, with contextual information, research suggestions, sources for further study, and more, covering topics such as the beat movement, science fiction, and popular music as literature.

Presents studying and writing strategies and angles for studying American literature from 1914-1945, covering topics such as Robert Frost, Langston Hughes, the Harlem Renaissance, and John Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath.".

Explores the benefits adults can get out of rereading beloved American children's book classics, from fairy tales to "The Very Hungry Caterpillar," exploring the backstories of each children's book writer and offering insights to how they created their stories and characters.

Explores the life, work, and creative inspiration of children's book writer Maurice Sendak, highlighting the importance of his book "Outside Over There" for showcasing Sendak's creative side.

Discusses the connections between Hip Hop music, civil rights, and other forms of music.

Traces the history of new punk, exploring how the punk culture arose from an underground revolution, what controversies surround its history, who the most influential punk musicians were, and other related topics.

An overview of popular music from Louisiana that provides information on a wide range of genres and artists. Includes black-and-white photographs.

Traces the history of rock music from the founders through the Beatles; discusses the definition and the conditions of emergence of the progressive rock phenomenon; considers the link between progressive rock and England; and looks at individual bands and their music.