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Dictionary Of American Childrens Fiction 1960 1984
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Book Synopsis Dictionary of American Children's Fiction, 1960-1984 by : Alethea Helbig
Download or read book Dictionary of American Children's Fiction, 1960-1984 written by Alethea Helbig and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 1986-11-18 with total page 942 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive dictionary of American children's fiction from 1960 to 1984. Includes short synopsis and brief information on author.
Book Synopsis Dictionary of American Young Adult Fiction, 1997-2001 by : Agnes Regan Perkins
Download or read book Dictionary of American Young Adult Fiction, 1997-2001 written by Agnes Regan Perkins and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2004-03-30 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Young adult readers have special needs and concerns, and librarians have become increasingly interested in selecting books suitable for them. This reference provides information about 290 books for young adults. These books received major awards between 1997 and 2001, reflect the voices of 242 different authors, and range from new to familiar themes. Included are nearly 750 alphabetically arranged entries for individual works, authors, characters, and settings. Many of these books were originally written for adults but have become popular among younger readers. Entries for works provide plot summaries and critical assessments, while author entries focus on those aspects of the writers' lives most relevant to literature for young people. The reference is a valuable selection tool for librarians and teachers and a useful guide for students.
Book Synopsis Dictionary of American Children's Fiction, 1990-1994 by : Agnes Regan Perkins
Download or read book Dictionary of American Children's Fiction, 1990-1994 written by Agnes Regan Perkins and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 1996-11-01 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for librarians, teachers, and researchers, this is the second five-year supplement to the authors' Dictionary of American Children's Fiction, 1960-1984 (Greenwood, 1986). Its 567 entries cover 189 award-winning children's books by 136 authors published from 1990 to 1994. Included are concise critical reviews of novels, biographical profiles of authors, and descriptions of memorable characters. An appendix lists books by the awards they have won, and an extensive index allows complete access to the wealth of material contained within this reference work. Included are alphabetically arranged entries for those works that critics have singled out to receive awards or have placed on citation lists during the five years covered by the volume. The reference also contains biographical entries for leading authors of children's fiction, with entries focusing on how the author's life relates to children's literature and to particular works in this dictionary. The volume provides a list of awards, along with an appendix classifying individual works by the awards they have won. An extensive index provides full access to the wealth of information in this book.
Book Synopsis Reference Sources for Small and Medium-sized Libraries, Eighth Edition by : Jack O'Gorman
Download or read book Reference Sources for Small and Medium-sized Libraries, Eighth Edition written by Jack O'Gorman and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2014-02-25 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on new reference sources published since 2008 and reference titles that have retained their relevance, this new edition brings O’Gorman’s complete and authoritative guide to the best reference sources for small and medium-sized academic and public libraries fully up to date. About 40 percent of the content is new to this edition. Containing sources selected and annotated by a team of public and academic librarians, the works included have been chosen for value and expertise in specific subject areas. Equally useful for both library patrons and staff, this resource Covers more than a dozen key subject areas, including General Reference; Philosophy, Religion, and Ethics; Psychology and Psychiatry; Social Sciences and Sociology; Business and Careers; Political Science and Law; Education; Words and Languages; Science and Technology; History; and Performing Arts Encompasses database products, CD-ROMs, websites, and other electronic resources in addition to print materials Includes thorough annotations for each source, with information on author/editor, publisher, cost, format, Dewey and LC classification numbers, and more Library patrons will find this an invaluable resource for current everyday topics. Librarians will appreciate it as both a reference and collection development tool, knowing it’s backed by ALA’s long tradition of excellence in reference selection.
Book Synopsis Young Adult Science Fiction by : C. W. Sullivan III
Download or read book Young Adult Science Fiction written by C. W. Sullivan III and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 1999-03-30 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the close of the nineteenth century, American youths developed a growing interest in electricity and its applications, machines, and gadgetry. When authors and publishers recognized the extent of this interest in technology, they sought to create reading materials that would meet this market need. The result was science fiction written especially for young adults. While critics tended to neglect young adult science fiction for decades, they gradually came to recognize its practical and cultural value. Science fiction inspired many young adults to study science and engineering and helped foster technological innovation. At the same time, these works also explored cultural and social concerns more commonly associated with serious literature. Nor was young adult science fiction a peculiarly American phenomenon: authors in other countries likewise wrote science fiction for young adult readers. This book examines young adult science fiction in the U.S. and several other countries and explores issues central to the genre. The first part of the book treats the larger contexts of young adult science fiction and includes chapters on its history and development. Included are discussions of science fiction for young adults in the U.S. and in Canada, Great Britain, Germany, and Australia. These chapters are written by expert contributors and chart the history of young adult science fiction from the nineteenth century to the present. The second section of the book considers topics of special interest to young adult science fiction. Some of the chapters look at particular forms and expressions of science fiction, such as films and comic books. Others treat particular topics, such as the portrayal of women in Robert Heinlein's works and representations of war in young adult science fiction. Yet another chapter studies the young adult science fiction novel as a coming-of-age story and thus helps distinguish the genre from science fiction written for adult readers. All chapters reflect current research, and the volume concludes with extensive bibliographies.
Book Synopsis Dictionary of American Children's Fiction, 1985-1989 by : Alethea K. Helbig
Download or read book Dictionary of American Children's Fiction, 1985-1989 written by Alethea K. Helbig and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 1993-04-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A supplement to two earlier volumes on American children's fiction from 1859 to 1984, this new dictionary, the first of a projected series of five-year updates, covers 134 award-winning books published from 1985 to 1989 with detailed factual material and insightful critical appraisal. Included in the more than 400 entries are book title entries, which provide plot summary and literary analysis; author entries, which stress major contributions to children's literature and significant biographical facts; character entries, which identify and describe memorable characters and analyze characterization; and miscellaneous entries on certain settings and other elements needing additional explanation. An appendix classifies the books under major awards given for the period in question. The extensive index, while providing access to specific names and terms, also identifies broad themes and subjects relating to fictional genres, narrative structures, and elements of style and tone. Taken together with its predecessors, this volume will be valuable for use in university, school, and public libraries, and by librarians, educators, parents, and scholars of children's literature and American culture.
Book Synopsis Writers of Multicultural Fiction for Young Adults by : M. Daphne Kutzer
Download or read book Writers of Multicultural Fiction for Young Adults written by M. Daphne Kutzer and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 1996-01-09 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Multicultural fiction is an essential part of the American literary landscape. This reference helps scholars, teachers, and librarians choose significant texts from both the past and present, and provides guidance in approaching multicultural issues as they are discussed in fiction for young adults. Included are entries for 51 writers, some of whom have nearly been forgotten, others who are just emerging. Each entry provides biographical, critical, and bibliographical information, while a general bibliography of works on multicultural literature concludes the book. Authors included range from the nearly forgotten, such as Laura Adams Armer, to the newly discovered, such as Graham Salisbury, winner of the 1994 Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction. The breadth of authors covered ensures an historical context for the issues raised by multiculturalism, and the sections on the critical reception of each author address such important issues as the authority and authenticity of the writer to comment on a different culture. Contributors are of many different ethnicities and include important scholars of children's literature, lending authenticity and authority to the volume itself.
Book Synopsis Young Adult Literature and Nonprint Materials by : Millicent Lenz
Download or read book Young Adult Literature and Nonprint Materials written by Millicent Lenz and published by Metuchen, N.J. : Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 1994 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Descriptions and critical assessments of more than 600 books, magazines, and databases for the selection of print and nonprint resources.
Download or read book 1979-1990 written by Henryk Sawoniak and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2012-02-14 with total page 1284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Dictionary of American Children's Fiction, 1985-1989 by : Alethea K. Helbig
Download or read book Dictionary of American Children's Fiction, 1985-1989 written by Alethea K. Helbig and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 1993-04-13 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A supplement to two earlier volumes on American children's fiction from 1859 to 1984, this new dictionary, the first of a projected series of five-year updates, covers 134 award-winning books published from 1985 to 1989 with detailed factual material and insightful critical appraisal. Included in the more than 400 entries are book title entries, which provide plot summary and literary analysis; author entries, which stress major contributions to children's literature and significant biographical facts; character entries, which identify and describe memorable characters and analyze characterization; and miscellaneous entries on certain settings and other elements needing additional explanation. An appendix classifies the books under major awards given for the period in question. The extensive index, while providing access to specific names and terms, also identifies broad themes and subjects relating to fictional genres, narrative structures, and elements of style and tone. Taken together with its predecessors, this volume will be valuable for use in university, school, and public libraries, and by librarians, educators, parents, and scholars of children's literature and American culture.
Book Synopsis The Continuum Encyclopedia of Children's Literature by : Bernice E. Cullinan
Download or read book The Continuum Encyclopedia of Children's Literature written by Bernice E. Cullinan and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 930 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides articles covering children's literature from around the world as well as biographical and critical reviews of authors including Avi, C.S. Lewis, J.K. Rowling, and Anno Mitsumasa.
Book Synopsis Topical Reference Books by : Marion Sader
Download or read book Topical Reference Books written by Marion Sader and published by Bowker-Greenwood. This book was released on 1991 with total page 920 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like the other titles in Bowkers's Buying Guide series, it will be extremely useful... Booklist Topical Reference Books selects and recommends today's best specialized reference books. It gives librarians and teachers the help they need to make sound choices in a wide range of subject areas. It provides the titles, authors, publishers and ordering information for building strong collections of essential works, preparing for classes, or researching particular subjects. This book offers expert evaluations of over 2,000 preferred titles in 50 categores, from Advertising and Aging to Women's Studies and Zoology. In each category, you'll find: *Headnotes that provide background and suggestions for collection development *Core Titles that identify the most significant books *At-A-Glance charts to help you determine the suitability of particular works.
Book Synopsis Fantasy Literature for Children and Young Adults by : Ruth Nadelman Lynn
Download or read book Fantasy Literature for Children and Young Adults written by Ruth Nadelman Lynn and published by Libraries Unlimited. This book was released on 1995-01-30 with total page 1186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on distinguished review sources, this updated and expanded guide recommends more than 4,800 American and British fantasy novels and anthologies, including nearly 1,500 new to this edition. Ten topical chapters embrace the entire range of fantasy literature, from allegory to witchcraft. Detailed annotations note major awards won, review citations, suggested reading level, other related titles by the author, and more. - Back cover.
Book Synopsis Literature for Today's Young Adults by : Alleen Pace Nilsen
Download or read book Literature for Today's Young Adults written by Alleen Pace Nilsen and published by HarperCollins College. This book was released on 1993 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Guides to Library Collection Development by : John Thomas Gillespie
Download or read book Guides to Library Collection Development written by John Thomas Gillespie and published by Libraries Unlimited. This book was released on 1994-08-15 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intended to enhance collection development in school, public, and college libraries, this volume lists and annotates approximately 1,500 significant bibliographies published from 1985 through 1993, with some earlier but still useful publications. Annotations indicate scope of the work, size (often the number of entries), kinds of material included, purpose, arrangement, nature of entries, indexes, special features, and a recommendation. Author, title, and subject indexes provide easy access to the entries. With its deep and comprehensive coverage, this work will help not only in the process of selecting and acquiring materials for the library but also in the process of identification of items for reference, readers' advisory, interlibrary loan, and collection evaluation.
Book Synopsis Children's Literature by : Kay E. Vandergrift
Download or read book Children's Literature written by Kay E. Vandergrift and published by Englewood, Colo. : Libraries Unlimited. This book was released on 1990 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Useful for practitioners as well as in the classroom, this text treats literary theory, research, and the actual teaching of children's literature as one unit, using course syllabi as practical illustration. Ideal for staff in-service programs.
Book Synopsis Reference Sources for Small and Medium-sized Libraries by : Jack O'Gorman
Download or read book Reference Sources for Small and Medium-sized Libraries written by Jack O'Gorman and published by ALA Editions. This book was released on 2008 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide to reference sources covers a wide range of topics in a variety of formats including print, websites, CD-ROMs, and electronic databases.
