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.
Lothrop , Lee & Shephard , 1988. ( K - 4 ) For the very youngest listener , this collection of finger plays will provide a happy introduction to poetry . Traditional and contemporary rhymes are included , with illustrations of charming ...
Comprehensive list of recommended fiction and nonfiction books for children from preschool through grade six, together with professional materials for children's librarians.
Reviews and describes video recordings which are geared toward children
Today, however, Great Books reading groups are gaining popularity, and once again discussion groups are meeting regularly in libraries. A Great Idea at the Time: The Rise, Fall, and Curious Afterlife of the Great Books, ...
In Baker, D. and Evans, W. (eds), Libraries and Society: role, responsibility and future in an age of change, Chandos. Feinberg, S., Deerr, K., Jordan, B., Byrne, M. and Kropp, L. (2007) The Family-Centered Library Handbook, ...
- More than 6,500 books in the initial clothbound volume, plus more than 2,400 new titles in four annual supplements.- New coverage of biographies, art, sports, Islam and the Middle...
Directions for Library Service to Young Adults
Public library core collection :
"... a curated list of classic and contemporary fiction for young adults. It may be used to develop a collection serving general young adult readers in any kind of library." --
Lists over 500 books designed for students who read below their grade level.