Children's Literature in Action: A Librarian's Guide (Library and Information Science Text) - Hardcover

Vardell, Sylvia M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1610695607 ISBN 13: 9781610695602

Publisher: Libraries Unlimited, 2014

Synopsis

Looking for a practitioner-oriented intro to literature for children ages 5–12? This book 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.

· Includes recommendations and evaluations of digital eBooks, apps, and audiobooks as well as print titles, providing full coverage of the range of materials for children today

· Features short essays by top authors and practitioners in the field to give readers expert opinions and guidance

· Provides author comments, collaborative activities, featured books, special topics and programs, selected awards and celebrations, historical connections, recommended resources, issues for discussion, relevant professional standards, and assignment suggestions within each chapter

· Addresses the most recent professional and curricular standards for elementary school students―a key element of today's education assessment standards

About this title

Book Description:

A book full of practical activities, programming ideas, and teaching strategies that identifies the latest critically acclaimed books and materials for children.

About the Author:

Sylvia M. Vardell is professor in the School of Library and Information Studies at Texas Woman's University.

About this edition

• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1610695607
• ISBN 13: 9781610695602
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 368