books and reading

A profile of the life and career of American author Paula Danziger, and describes how she connects with teens by dealing with tough issues that reflect her own experiences at that age.

Contains a comprehensive guide to collecting and using graphic novels and includes lesson plans and illustrated pages from popular novels.

Profiles ten authors popular with teenage readers: Judy Blume, Virginia Hamilton, Julius Lester, Lois Lowry, Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, Katherine Paterson, Gary Paulsen, Gary Soto, R.L. Stine, and Laurence Yep; and includes primary and secondary bibliographies.

Contains fifty reproducible graphic organizers which may be used by students in grades two through six to help them understand and identify different aspects of books, and begin to use what they have learned in their own writing.

An annotated listing of over 18,000 titles for children through the sixth grade.

Provides information and advice for teachers and librarians on the effective use of children's literature in the classroom.

Presents issues with opposing viewpoints about banned books.

A geographically organized overview of books that profiles nearly seven hundred books representing seventy-three nations around the world.

Explains why reading aloud to young children has such an impact on their ability to read and their entire lives, and also discusses male readers, phonics, and the three secrets of reading.

Presents a critical look at the use of humor in the canon of young adult literature and discusses how humor can be employed to address adolescent issues with grace and wit.