Children’s literature studies: general Books

Book SynopsisThe "Psammead Trilogy" written by Edith Nesbit includes "Five Children and It", "The Phoenix and the Carpet", and "The Story of the Amulet". The essays collected in this volume celebrate the completion of the "Psammead Trilogy". These essays employ differing strategies and place Edith Nesbit in various contexts to assess her achievement.Trade Review...the collection offers an enticing array of shifting perspectives...The pleasure of these essays lies not only in their individual arguments but also in the way they creatively challenge and complement each other, demonstrating the vitality of contemporary Nesbit criticism. * Children's Literature Association Quarterly, Vol. 32, No. 2 (2007) *a most admirable and timely volume. * English Literature and Translation *Nesbit's works of fantasy nestle on many a child's bookshelf, and in this trilogy three of them reside: Five Children and It, The Phoenix and the Carpet, and The Story of the Amulet. In this collection of 13 essays scholars peek behind the fantasy and find plenty, including such topics as the ideologies of gender in the Psammead Trilogy, Fabianism and didacticism, the writing of empire, magical realism in the form of generic manipulation and mutation, comic spirituality and communicating humor, staging desire in Five Children and It, Nesbit's and Dickens's literary borrowings, parallels with the nineteenth-century moral tale, socialist utopia in The Story of the Amulet, H.R. Millar's expansions and subversions of the trilogy, and Edgar Eager's revisions. * Reference and Research Book News, August 2006 *Table of ContentsPart 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Chapter 1. The "It" Girl (and Boy): Ideologies of Gender in the Psammead Trilogy Chapter 3 Chapter 2. A Momentary Hunger: Fabianism and Didacticism in E. Nesbit's Writing for Children Chapter 4 Chapter 3. The Beginning of the End: Writing Empire in E. Nesbit's Psammead Books Chapter 5 Chapter 4. Generic Manipulation and Mutation: E. Nesbit's Psammead Series as Early Magical Realism Chapter 6 Chapter 5. Materiality, the Wish, and the Marvelous: E. Nesbit's Comic Spirituality in the Psammead Trilogy Chapter 7 Chapter 6. Communicating Humor in E. Nesbit's Fantasy Trilogy Chapter 8 Chapter 7. Where It Was, There Shall Five Children Be: Staging Desire in Five Children and It Chapter 9 Chapter 8. Textual Building Blocks: Charles Dickens and E. Nesbit's Literary Borrowings in Five Children and It Chapter 10 Chapter 9. Five Children and It: Some Parallels with the Nineteenth-Century Moral Tale Chapter 11 Chapter 10. News from E. Nesbit: The Story of the Amulet and the Socialist Utopia Chapter 12 Chapter 11. The Amulet and Other Stories of Time Chapter 13 Chapter 12. "Exactly As It Was"? H.R. Millar's Expansions and Subversions of the Psammead Trilogy Chapter 14 Chapter 13. Only Half Magic: Edward Eager's Revision of Nesbit's Psammead Trilogy Part 15 About the Editor and Contributors

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Book SynopsisNames and Naming in Young Adult Literature shows how authors of young adult literature use the creation of names for people, places, events, inventions, animals, and imaginary concepts as one of their most important literary techniques.Trade ReviewThis book encourages critically reading a book to focus on the names and naming. Something else that makes this book valuable is the use of various text features. The bibliography at the end provides a listing of works by all of the authors cited, thereby giving the reader a useful guide. The chapter titles that include the names of the authors featured in the chapter help to insure focus. The bolded divisions within each chapter provide clarity. This book would be useful for anyone who is a fan of young adult or children’s literature and anyone who teaches young adult or children’s literature. Note that many of the authors and their books included by Nilsen and Nilsen are familiar and read by those younger than twelve- to eighteen-year-olds labeled here as young adults. Children who are ten and eleven read some of the books discussed, including A Series of Unfortunate Events, Catherine, Called Birdy, and certainly the entire Harry Potter series. Thus, the books cited in these eight chapters have a broad range. There is much to commend this book as a reference and as a pleasurable read. * Names: A Journal of Onomastics *School, public, and academic libraries will find this title an asset. * Booklist *This resource is an excellent tool for teachers and facilitators of book discussion groups....The Nilsens make a valuable contribution to the study of young adult literature with this well-researched, readable, and insightful study. * VOYA *This book offers an accessible, engaging, expansive overview of young adult fiction....Recommended. * CHOICE *The test is written in a scholarly style....This volume offers an interesting exploration of the use of this literary device for teachers of teen literature and for librarians who share books with teens. -- Rebecca Sheridan, Easttown Library & Information CenterNilsen and Nilsen (English education and linguistics, Arizona State U.) examine how authors of young adult literature use naming as a literary technique. They discuss how names are used for fun and humor; to establish tone and mode, time periods, or realistic and imagined settings; to reveal ethnic values; to build an audience made up of different age groups; or as memory hooks. They present examples of books by authors such as J.K. Rowling, Maya Angelou, Amy Tan, Gary Paulsen, Karen Cushman, Gary Soto, Francesca Lia Block, Orson Scott Card, and Daniel Handler. * Reference and Research Book News *A well-paced discussion...Valuable. * American Reference Books Annual *Table of ContentsPart 1 Introduction: Names and Naming in Young Adult Literature Part 2 Chapter 1: Names for Fun: M. E. Kerr, Gary Paulsen, Louis Sachar, and Polly Horvath Part 3 Chapter 2: Names to Establish Tone and Mode: Robert Cormier and Francesca Lia Block Part 4 Chapter 3: Names to Establish Time Periods: Karen Cushman and Her Historical Fiction Part 5 Chapter 4: Names to Establish Realistic Settings: Gary Soto, Adam Rapp, Meg Rosoff, and Nancy Farmer Part 6 Chapter 5: Names to Establish Imagined Settings: Yann Martel, Orson Scott Card, and Ursula K. Le Guin Part 7 Chapter 6: Names to Reveal Ethnic Values: Amy Tan, Sandra Cisernos, Maya Angelou, Cynthia Kadohata, Sherman Alexie, and Others Part 8 Chapter 7: Names to Build a Dual Audience: Daniel Handler and the Lemony Snicket Books Part 9 Chapter 8: Names as Memory Hooks: J. K. Rowling and the Harry Potter Books Part 10 Bibliography Part 11 Index Part 12 About the Authors

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Book SynopsisA complete critical guide to the history, form and contexts of the genre, Children's and Young Adult Comics helps readers explore how comics have engaged with one of their most crucial audiences. In an accessible and easy-to-navigate format, the book covers such topics as: - The history of comics for children and young adults, from early cartoon strips to the rise of comics as mainstream children's literature - Cultural contexts from the Comics Code Authority to graphic novel adaptations of popular children's texts such as Neil Gaiman's Coraline - Key texts from familiar favourites like Peanuts and Archie Comics to YA graphic novels such as Gene Luen Yang's American Born Chinese and hybrid works including the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series - Important theoretical and critical approaches to studying children's and young adult comics Children's and Young Adult Comics includes a glossary of crucial critical terms and a lengthy resources Trade ReviewWhile this book is an essential read for teachers and teacher educators who hope to incorporate comics into their curricula and to expand their definitions of literacy and literature, it is even more important for its unwavering commitment to diverse texts. Tarbox brings an invaluable perspective forward, and her critical approach challenges educators and scholars of children’s and young adult literature to rethink the texts we see as valuable. * Inks: The Journal of the Comics Studies Society *Table of Contents1 Introduction: “Comics Are the Language of the Future” The educative potential of comics The relationship between children’s literature and children’s comics Features of this book 2 Historical Overview The parallel development of children’s literature and children’s comics The anti-comics crusade The influencers: Archie and Peanuts The second golden age of children’s literature From manga to mainstream 3 Social and Cultural Impact Diversity and intersectionality Fan culture and author/reader interactions Censorship and age designations 4 Critical Uses Thematic concerns of children’s literature Formal concerns particular to the comics medium Case study: closure and layout Case study: repetition and braiding Case study: wordless comics and hybrid formats Case study: image/text relationships Case study: focalization and point of view Case study: line style and color Case study: manga Bringing it all together: writing about comics 5 Key Texts Adaptation Historical Nonfiction Informational Texts Memoir Fairy Tales Fantasy Mystery Glossary Resources Index

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Book SynopsisDebbie Felton is Professor of Classics at the University of Massachussetts, Amherst, USATable of ContentsList of Illustrations List of Tables Series Preface List of Abbreviations Introduction: Ancient Analogues for Modern Tales Debbie Felton 1. Forms of the Marvelous: Prodigies and Wonders in Antiquity Graham Anderson 2. Adaptations: Transmission, Translation, and Diffusion of Ancient Tales Emanuele Lelli 3. Gender and Sexuality: Reading Females, Males, and Other in Asian Folktales Serinity Young 4. Human and Non-Human: The Animal in Greek and Roman Fable Kenneth Kitchell 5. Monsters and the Monstrous: Ancient Expressions of Cultural Anxiety Debbie Felton 6. Spaces: Borders, Fringes, and Thresholds in the Ancient Folktale Julia Doroszewska and Janek Kucharski 7. Socialization: Fairy Tales as Vehicles of Moral Messages Dominic Ingemark and Camilla Asplund Ingemark 8. Power: Uses and Abuses of Authority in Ancient Tales Debbie Felton Notes Bibliography Notes on Contributors Index

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Book SynopsisHow have the fairy tales of different cultures changed over the centuries? What do they tell us about our fears and hopes?In a work that spans 2,500 years these ambitious questions are addressed by over 50 experts, each contributing their overview of a theme applied to a period in history. With the help of a broad range of case material they illustrate broad trends and nuances of the fairy tale in Western culture from antiquity to the present. Individual volume editors ensure the cohesion of the whole, and to make it as easy as possible to use, chapter titles are identical across each of the volumes. This gives the choice of reading about a specific period in one of the volumes, or following a theme across history by reading the relevant chapter in each of the six. The six volumes cover: 1 Antiquity (500 BCE to 800 CE); 2 Medieval Age (800 to 1450); 3 The Age of the Marvelous (1450 to 1650); 4 The Long Eighteenth Century (1650 to 1800); 5 The Long Nineteenth Cen

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Book SynopsisAn International Research Society for Children''s Literature (IRSCL) Honour Book for 2023This book is a comprehensive and thorough introduction to children's and young adult literature in English language education. Reading is promoted as central to language education in order to experience perspectives from around the world, and the book demonstrates the many opportunities for teaching with compelling story, encouraging an active and engaged community of second language readers through challenging picturebooks, motivating graphic novels, dynamic plays, enchanting verse novels and compelling young adult fiction. Using many examples of literary texts that are well suited to the primary or secondary classroom, the book focuses on the advantages of deep reading and the vital importance of in-depth learning. In-depth learning is an approach that involves the students as motivated participants, working collaboratively and with empathy while preparing for and confronting the challengeTrade ReviewMoving smoothly amongst concepts, a comprehensive range of genres and issues, and practical applications, this clearly written and well-researched book will prove invaluable to teachers in language classrooms. Compelling Stories eloquently demonstrates why and how the learning of English through deep reading nourishes a love of both literature and language. * John Stephens, Emeritus Professor, Macquarie University, Australia *Written with passion and informed by expertise in English language education, this book brings together insights about the affordances of specific genres and formats with practical tips about engaging compelling literary narratives in the classroom. Eminently readable and theoretically informed, it shows how stories make the difference that matters. * Marek Oziewicz, Henry Professor of Children's and Young Adult Literature, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, USA *Bland herself tells a compelling story to English language teachers: her book reminds us that what we can do – and what we can get learners to do – with storyworlds can be so much more stimulating than is generally allowed for by the tunnel vision of mainstream ELT. This is at the same time a book that explores the power of stories as a force for positive change and a book full of practical ideas for teaching and encouraging learning. * Children’s Literature in English Language Education Journal *This book is full of theoretical insights, practical ideas for teaching, and suggestions for exciting and varied resources. It is a must-read for all teachers of English as an Additional Language. * Mike Fleming, Emeritus Professor, Durham University, UK *Janice Bland’s Compelling Stories for English Language Learners: Creativity, Interculturality and Critical Literacy tells us several stories. From different cultures and from different perspectives. In a world of English as a Lingua Franca and the pursuit of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, books like this are essential. * International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL) *Table of ContentsPreface Part I: The Place of Children’s Literature with English Language Learners 1. A Literary Apprenticeship: Engagement with Story 2. Interculturality: Engagement with Diversity 3. Literature with English Language Learners: Engagement with Language Part II: Visual Literacy and Interculturality 4. Early Steps in Literature Learning with Picturebooks 5. Refugee Literature as Visual Narrative 6. The Grandeur of Graphic Novels Part III: Participation in Literature and Creativity 7. Responding to Literature with Creative Writing 8. Experiential Learning with Plays and Drama 9. The Versatility of Verse Novels Part IV: In-Depth Learning and Critical Literacy 10. Encountering Global Issues in the Storyworld 11. Speculative Fiction for Deep Reading 12. Conclusions for Teacher Education Part V: Glossary of Key Terms Bibliography References Index

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAcknowledgments YA Author Contributors Introduction 1—AN INTRODUCTION TO YOUNG ADULTS AND THEIR LITERATURE Defining Young Adults Defining Young Adults as Individuals Defining Young Adult Literature Authors in Action: On Writing YA by Kate Hart History of Young Adult Literature in Action: Early Adult Books Read by Young People More Young Adult Literature History in Action: First Books Written for Young Adults Defining Young Adult Literature Classic Young Adult Titles Defining Young Adults through Reading Preferences, Interests, and Choices Reading Surveys Reading Survey Questions Goodreads Book Format Choices Reading Preferences and Gender Roles Inclusivity, Diversity, and Own Voices in Young Adult Literature We Need Diverse Books Organization (WNDB) Types of Diversity to Consider in Collection Development Librarians in Action: Using a Diversity Audit to Guide Your Young Adult Collection Own Voice Authors Interview with Eric Gansworth A Sample of Online Resources for Seeking Out and Selecting Inclusive Young Adult Books Interview with Jason Reynolds Worlds of Words Selecting Books for Young Adults Literature in Action: Awards and Award Lists Best Lists by State Best Fiction for Young Adults Young Adults' Choices Project Librarians in Action!: Teen-Selected and Recommended Book Lists Margaret A. Edwards Award Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers Michael L. Printz Award Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults Outstanding Books for the College Bound Alex Award Stonewall Book Awards Rainbow Book Lists Coretta Scott King Book Awards The Walter Dean Myers Award Pura Belpre Award Tomas Rivera Mexican American Children's Book Award Americas Book Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature The American Indian Youth Literature Awards The Association of Jewish Libraries—Book Awards Arab American Book Awards Mildred L. Batchelder Award Librarians in Action!: Introducing Your YA Collection to Readers Promoting Books and Authors with Young Adults Booktube Instagram, Book Blogs, and Building Other YA Book Communities Book Blogs Young Adult Literature–Focused Podcasts Promoting Young Adult Literature through Visual Literacy: Movies Based on Young Adult Books Author Visits Author Visits Checklist Selecting an Author Promote, Promote, PROMOTE! Hosting the Event Virtual Author Visits Promoting Young Adult Literature at Teen-Focused Author Events Professional Organizations with a Young Adult Focus Conclusion Professional Bibliographies for Book Selection, Reading Promotion, and Library Services Assignments in Action: Young Adults and Their Literature 2—BOOK ACCESS THROUGH QUICK READS AND AUDIOBOOKS Effective Strategies for All Types of Readers Comic Books Graphic Novels Popular Categories of Graphic Works Superheroes Literary Adaptations Fantasy Media Adaptations and Tie-Ins Slice-of-Life/School Stories Nonfiction Manga Electronic Graphic Novels and Manga Graphic Novels and Nonfiction in Action Professional Resources for Graphic Novels and Comic Books Librarians in Action: A Manga Club Fiction Series Books Early Series Books: A History Authors in Action: The Power of What If by Ally Carter Anthologies and Story Collections Benefits of Anthologies and Story Collections Diversity in Anthologies and Short Story Collections Librarians in Action!: Using Student Preferences to Help Curate Teen Book Choices Magazines Poetry Poems of Romantic Love Sports Poems Poems about Teen Tragedy, Angst, and Joy Poems of Horror Literature in Action: Poetry Slams and Open Mics! Poems about Neighborhoods Humorous Poems Poems Written by Young Adults Classic Poems Verse Novels Author in Action: Sonya Sones The Case for Audiobooks: Examining and Expanding Teen Reading through Listening Audiobooks as Tools of Literacy Audiobooks Connect Cultures Studies of Audiobooks as Tools of Reading Motivation Making a Case for Audiobooks and Instruction A Brief History of Audiobooks Audiobooks Awards Odyssey Award Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults The Audie Audiobook Resources Sound Learning Project SYNC Guys Read/Listen Audiobook Publishers You Need to Know Conclusion Assignments in Action: Quick Reads for Discussion 3—CONTEMPORARY REALISTIC FICTION Interview with Nicola Yoon Characteristics of Contemporary Realistic Young Adult Novels Contemporary Realistic Fiction Humor and Identity through Friendships, Family, and Communities Interview with Adi Alsaid Coming of Age, Friendships, Family, and Communities Darker Contemporary Realistic Fiction Love and Loss in Contemporary Realistic Fiction Interview with Stephanie Perkins Love Stories LGBTQAI+ Experiences Author Interview with Nina LaCour Loss Getting In on the Action: Sports, Adventure, and Survival Sports Stories Adventure/Survival Stories Authors in Action: Finding my Voice by Jeff Zentner Mysteries and Thrillers Authors in Action: On Writing YA by E. Lockhart Librarians in Action!: Building Readers through Relationships Booktalking A Checklist to Successful Booktalking Conclusion Assignments in Action: Realistic Fiction for Discussion 4—HISTORICAL FICTION Characteristics of the Best Historical Fiction Interview with Jennifer L. Holm Selecting Historical Fiction Novels about War and Conflicts Other Historical Eras in the United States Capturing Stories from the Past from around the World Authors in Action: On Writing Historical Fiction by Ruta Sepetys Awards for Historical Fiction Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People Jane Addams Children's Book Award National Book Award for Young People's Literature Librarians in Action!: Exploring the World through Books Conclusion Assignments in Action: Historical Fiction for Discussion 5—FANTASTIC FICTION Fantasy Characteristics of High Fantasy American Fantasy and Science Fiction Awards Andre Norton Award for Young Adult Science Fiction and Fantasy Nebula Award British Literature Awards for Youth The Carnegie Medal The Costa Book Awards Authors of High Fantasy Classics Supernatural Stories Harry Potter, a Wizard Hero Authors in Action: On World Building by Neal Shusterman Science Fiction Contemporary Science Fiction Written for Young Adult Readers Author in Action: Interview with Veronica Roth Librarians in Action!: Empowering Readers' Choices Conclusion Assignments in Action: Fantastic Fiction for Discussion 6—INFORMATIONAL BOOKS Interview with Kenneth C. Davis History in Action: First Newbery Medal Robert F. Sibert Award YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults The Orbis Pictus Award Biographies and Autobiographies Other Biographical Choices Autobiography Organizing Biographies and Autobiographies Authors in Action: On Writing Nonfiction by Karen Blumenthal Creative Ways to Engage Readers with Informational Books Interview with Candace Fleming Other Informational Books Format of Informational Books Reference Sources and Research A Research Process Ten Classes of Dewey: Sample Titles 000—Computer Science, Information & General Works 100—Philosophy & Psychology 200—Religion 300—Social Sciences 400—Language 500—Pure Science 600—Technology 700—Arts & Recreation 800—Literature 900—History & Geography Pairing Informational Books with Fiction Conclusion Assignments in Action: Informational Books for Discussion 7—THE FREEDOM TO READ Introduction Definitions of Intellectual Freedom Terms Interview with David Levithan History in Action: Classic Challenges Major Stages in Handling Book Challenges Be Informed Be Prepared Understand the Levels of Complaints and Challenges Inform Students, Teachers, Administrators, and Parents (The Learning Community) Q and A with Angie Thomas Celebrating Banned Books Week Librarians in Action!: Supporting Reading Rights and Other Reader Advocacy Ways Librarians Can Help in the Fight against Censorship Conclusion Professional Resources about Intellectual Freedom Assignments in Action: The Freedom to Read for Discussion References Index

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Book SynopsisThis practitioner-oriented introduction to literature for children ages 512 covers the latest trends, titles, and tools for choosing the best books and materials as well as for planning fun and effective programs and activities.The third edition of Children''s Literature in Action provides an activity-oriented survey of children''s literature for undergraduate and graduate students seeking licensure and degrees that will lead to careers working with children in schools and public libraries. Author Sylvia M. Vardell draws on her 30 years of university teaching and extensive familiarity with the major textbooks in the area of children''s literature to deliver something different: a book that focuses specifically on the perspective and needs of the librarian, with emphasis on practical action and library applications. Its contents address seven major genres: picture books, traditional tales, poetry, contemporary realistic fiction, historical fiction, fantasy, and informationTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction Theme poem: This Book by Joyce Sidman 1—An Introduction to Children and Their Literature Becoming Literate Literacy Development Emergent Literacy Schools and Reading Reading Aloud Sustained Silent Reading (SSR) Readers' Advisory Selecting and Reviewing Children's Books Awards in Children's Literature Other Major Awards Best Lists What Books? Learning about Authors, Illustrators, and Poets Literature in Action: Launching Literature and Literacy Celebrations Ongoing Professional Development Conclusion Professional Resources for Children's Literature Standards in Action: ALSC Competencies Assignments in Action: Getting Started 2—Picture Books Introduction Definitions Types of Picture Books Major Authors and Illustrators of Picture Books Children's Picture Book Illustration Evaluation Criteria Awards for Picture Books and Illustration Literature in Action: Sharing Picture Books Aloud Sharing Picture Books Conclusion Professional Resources on the Art of Picture Books Standards in Action: Common Core State Standards Assignments in Action: Looking into Picture Books 3—Traditional Tales Introduction Definitions Types of Traditional Tales Major Retellers of Traditional Tales Evaluation Criteria Awards for Traditional Tales Literature in Action: Featuring Folktale Variants Sharing Traditional Tales Conclusion Professional Resources for Traditional Literature Standards in Action: National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries Assignments in Action: Celebrating Traditional Tales 4—Poetry for Children Introduction Definitions Types of Poetry Books for Children Major Poets Evaluation Criteria Awards for Poetry Literature in Action: Leading Choral Reading and Poetry Performance Sharing Poetry Conclusion Professional Resources in Children's Poetry Standards in Action: Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for English Language Arts and Reading Assignments in Action: Exploring Poetry Possibilities 5—Contemporary Realistic Fiction Introduction Definitions Types of Contemporary Realistic Fiction Controversy and Contemporary Realism Major Authors of Contemporary Realistic Fiction Evaluation Criteria Awards for Contemporary Realistic Fiction Literature in Action: Guiding Responses Sharing Contemporary Realistic Fiction Conclusion Professional Resources in Contemporary Realistic Fiction Standards in Action: NCTE/ILA Standards for the English Language Arts Assignments in Action: Checking Out Contemporary Realistic Fiction 6—Historical Fiction Introduction Definitions Types of Historical Fiction Major Authors of Historical Fiction Evaluation Criteria Awards for Historical Fiction Literature in Action: Using Community Resources Sharing Historical Fiction Conclusion Professional Resources for Historical Fiction Standards in Action: National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies Assignments in Action: Digging Deeper into Historical Fiction 7—Fantasy Introduction Definitions Types of Fantasy Controversy Major Authors of Fantasy Evaluation Criteria Awards for Fantasy Literature in Action: Expanding Reading with Audiobooks Sharing Fantasy Conclusion Professional Resources in Fantasy Literature Standards in Action: YALSA Competencies Assignments in Action: Delving into Fantasy 8—Nonfiction and Informational Books Introduction Definitions Types of Informational Books Major Authors of Informational Books Evaluation Criteria Awards for Nonfiction and Informational Books Literature in Action: Introducing Text Features Sharing Informational Books Conclusion Professional Resources in Nonfiction Standards in Action: Common Core and Nonfiction Assignments in Action: Investigating Informational Books References Bibliography of Children's Books Cited Copyright Acknowledgments and Permissions Index

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Book SynopsisPerhaps no factor has a greater influence on childrenâs literacy learning than exposure to engaging, authentic, culturally relevant texts. This concise practitioner resource and course text helps K-8 teachers make informed choices about using children's literature in their classrooms, from selecting high-quality texts to planning instruction and promoting independent reading. The authors present relevant theories (such as reader response and culturally responsive pedagogy) and show how to apply them in practice. Key topics include teaching narrative and expository texts, tapping into students' individual interests, and conducting text-based writing activities and discussions. Every chapter features case examples, reflection questions, and learning activities for teachers; appendices list exemplary childrenâs literature.Trade Review"There is so much for children to learn, and literature is the gateway to that learning. From text structure to character motivations, children’s literature provides opportunities for students to question, explore, and experience. This book shows us how it is done--how we can develop students’ thinking as we select the materials they will read."--Douglas Fisher, PhD, Department of Educational Leadership, San Diego State University "Vaughn and Massey help teachers consider their beliefs about texts, tasks, and readers toward the goal of cultivating students' agency. What is especially masterful is the authors' ability to clearly and succinctly address the relevant theories that influence teacher decision making and classroom instruction. The book provides numerous activities and vignettes to illustrate the possibilities for purposeful instruction using children's literature. This is an invaluable resource for guiding the new learning of preservice teachers and supporting the continued learning of inservice teachers."--Denise N. Morgan, PhD, Literacy Education, Kent State University "This is the quintessential text for either a preservice or master's-level course in children’s literature. Vaughn and Massey highlight the importance of developing agentic readers by providing choice and access to high-quality, culturally responsive children’s literature. Each chapter is well developed and offers an excellent blend of theory and practice. The content in each chapter is followed by a series of reflective exercises that help readers take action on the ideas presented. No matter where teachers may be in their careers, this book will help them be more intentional and thoughtful about the most important thing their students do--read!"--C. C. Bates, PhD, Associate Professor of Literacy Education and Director, Reading Recovery and Early Literacy Training Center for South Carolina, Clemson University ​"The authors acknowledge the complexity of teaching literacy and include both theoretical and practical considerations that teachers must weigh when making instructional decisions. The book describes specific instructional approaches, like interactive read-alouds, Reader’s Theatre, and teaching informational text structure, while 'keeping the main thing the main thing'--immersing students in relevant, relatable children’s literature. I plan to use this text in my undergraduate elementary reading methods course. I look forward to using the case studies and guiding questions to engage my students in discussions about the major themes of each chapter and to help them develop their vision for teaching literacy."--Erika S. Gray, PhD, Senior Lecturer, Department of Teacher Education and Higher Education, University of North Carolina at Greensboro-Table of ContentsForeword, Elfrieda H. Hiebert 1. Introduction: Beliefs about Children’s Literature 2. What Is Purposeful Teaching with Literature? 3. What Matters When Teaching with Literature in the Classroom? 4. What Do Books Have to Offer? 5. How Can We Help Students Understand the Books They Read? 6. How Can We Encourage Students to Read Widely? 7. How Can We Incorporate Expository Text Purposefully? 8. How Can We Use Writing and Discussing to Make Sense of Reading? 9. How Can We Encourage Reading Beyond the Classroom? 10. How Do We Put It All Together? Appendix A. Books to Support Student Agency Appendix B. Books to Talk about Visioning with Students Appendix C. Books by Genre Appendix D. Book Awards Appendix E. Popular Series Books Appendix F. Book Club Choices Appendix G. Children’s and Teen Choice Awards References Children’s Literature Children’s Literature by Appendix Index

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Book SynopsisKey Concepts in Contemporary Popular Fiction r provides an accessible, concise and reliable overview of core critical terminology, key theoretical approaches, and the major genres and sub-genres within popular fiction.

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Book SynopsisThis book explores the adaptation of children's metafictions, including works such as 'Inkheart, The Invention of Hugo Cabret' and the Harry Potter series.

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Book SynopsisThis groundbreaking collection provides students with a timely and accessible overview of current trends within contemporary popular fiction.

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Book SynopsisThe study of Arabic literary texts is blossoming and this book provides a comprehensive theoretical framework to help research this highly prolific and diverse production of contemporary literary texts.

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Book SynopsisRereading Orphanhood: Texts, Inheritance, Kin explores the ways in which the figure of the literary orphan can be used to illuminate our understanding of the culture and mores of the long nineteenth century, especially those relating to family and kinship.

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Book SynopsisJane Newland focuses on children's texts by some of the authors who fascinate Deleuze, including Virginia Woolf, James Joyce, Lewis Carroll, Andre Dhotel, Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clezio and Michel Tournier. They are explored across chapters on central Deleuzian concepts: pure repetition, becoming, cartographies, stuttering and nonsense.

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Book Synopsis Das Bilderbuch ist ein vielschichtiges multimodales Erzählmedium, das in den vergangenen Jahrzehnten einen tiefgreifenden ästhetischen Wandel durchlaufen hat. Dieser Band bietet eine umfassende Grundlage für die Arbeit in Lehrveranstaltungen: Im ersten Teil wird in die Theorie und Geschichte des Bilderbuchs eingeführt und ein sechsdimensionales Analysemodell vorgestellt. Der zweite Teil enthält fünfzehn Modellanalysen mit jeweils unterschiedlichen Fokussierungen, z.B. zu Aspekten der bildlichen und sprachlichen Gestaltung im Bilderbuch oder zu ausgewählten Gattungen und Themen. – Mit Leitfragen zur Analyse und vielen farbigen Abbildungen.Trade Review“... Dieser Band weckt Entdeckerlust und hilft beim Trainieren der eigenen Wahrnehmung. Entscheidend wunderbar ist dabei das Anliegen, Wissen immer wieder in die Anwendung zu bringen, sodass sich das Buch als Basislager nutzen lässt, um zu eigenen Forschungsexpeditionen in die Welt der Bilderbücher aufzubrechen.” (PD Dr. Cornelia Remi, in: JuLit, Jg. 49, Heft 1, 2023)Table of ContentsI. Grundlagen.- II. Modellanalysen: Gestaltung und Sprache.- III. Modellanalysen: Gattungen, Themen, Figuren.- IV. Modellanalysen: Referenzen und Wechselbeziehungen.

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Book SynopsisBeiträger:innen.- Vorwort.- AUTORSCHAFT UND LITERARISCHES FELD.- Karl Philipp Moritz und Joachim Heinrich Campe: Schlaglichter auf das (kinder-)literarische Feld im ausgehenden 18. Jahrhundert.- „Und zu Weihnacht kommt eine Kindergeschichte“. Johanna Spyri als Akteurin im literarischen Feld des späten 19. Jahrhunderts.- Autor:inneninszenierungen und Feldkonventionen im Feld der Kinder- und Jugendliteratur. Case-Study: Dave Eggers und Marc-Uwe Kling.- SCHREIBEN ALS FORM UND MOTIV.- „Just sit down and write“? Schreibszenen in Biopics über Autor:innen von Kinder- und Jugendliteratur.- Zu Tode geschrieben? Schreiben und Tod als diskursive Konstellation zeitgenössischer Kinder- und Jugendliteratur.- Gesendet. Gelesen. Geantwortet. – Textingszenen in aktuellen Jugendmedien.- Eine Poetik schriftlichen Erzählens? Buchhaftigkeit und Werkpolitik bei Michael Ende.- INSZENIERUNG „AUTHENTISCHEN“ SCHREIBENS.- Authentisch schreiben!? Kinderliterarische Briefkultur des 18. Jahrhunderts.- Schreiben, Performativität und Geschlecht in Tagebuchromanen für junge Leser:innen.- AUTORSCHAFT UND SCHREIBEN PERFORMATIV.- #tamarabachmachtimmerkrach − Autorschaftsinszenierung und Positionierung in Epitexten und auf Social Media.- Schreibpraxen des Performativen: Bedeutungen und Bewegungen des Schreibens im transmedialen Spannungsfeld der Spoken-Word-Literatur.- Von der Märchenerzählerin zur realistischen Kinderbuchautorin: urbane Profilierung und gattungsspezifische Distinktion in Lisa Tetzners Vorwort zu Der Fußball (1932).- Schreiben für ein junges Publikum zwischen 1933 und 1945. Rahmenbedingungen und Strategien österreichischer Schriftsteller:innen.- JUGENDKULTURELLES SCHREIBEN.- Wenn Geschichten gemeinsam entstehen. Vom kollektiven Schreiben in der Kinder- und Jugendliteratur zur Mitmach-Fanfiction.- A Black Hermione and The House Elf Revolution – Rassismuskritik im digitalen Schreibraum am Beispiel von Harry Potter-Fanfictions.

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Book SynopsisIn Beasts at Bedtime, scientist (and father) Liam Heneghan examines the environmental underpinnings of children's stories.

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