Description
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 information
Table 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
