books and reading

Provides information about authors and illustrators of picture books and their books to enable teachers or librarians to utilize when planning activities.

An annotated bibliography of over 600 fiction and nonfiction picture books for students in grades 8 through 12; includes information on the each book's content, subject breakdown, artistic style and medium, and ideas for use in a classroom.

A Comprehensive and effective reference for great reading for young adults.

The authors presents a language arts curriculum that incorporates literature-based discussions to help teen and pre-teen girls deal with specific issues and develop confidence.

Studies the nature of folktales, their place in contemporary North American culture, and the characteristics that make them appealing to adolescent readers, and profiles nine popular folktales.

This is a core collection for young adults, not a core collection of young adult books. It is not just a matter of semantics. It's a shift in thinking about who drives collection development and the role, in particular in a public library, of the young adult librarian.

Adora Svitak encourages other children to become active readers and writers, sharing her own writing techniques and tips in order to inspire other kids and help them discover the joy of writing.

A grade-by-grade guide designed to help teachers and parents select books to help children build on the fundamentals in the Core Knowledge Series.