EDU 228: Children's Literature
Explore the Children's Collection to find resources for your various projects.
Multicultural Resource
- AtoZ World Culture This link opens in a new windowSearch this database for information on cultures, maps, society, food, recipes, holidays, sports, and religion for 175 countries.
Websites
- International Reading Association (IRA)A global network of individuals and institutions committed to worldwide literacy. The site includes lesson plans and reading lists.
- New York Times - Children’s BooksReviews of and essays about children's books from The New York Times.
- What's Next: Books in Series (Kent District Library)A series is two or more books linked by characters, settings, or other common traits.
Recommended Books
- ALSC Lists by Topic or Age GroupLists such as Nature-Focused, Tween Award Books, Great Early Elementary Reads, Books About Manners . . . .
- Book Awards (on this guide)Provides information on many children's book awards.
- Children's Notable Lists (ALSC)Each year the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) identifies the best of the best in children's books, recordings, and videos. Categorized as follows:
Younger Readers – Preschool-grade 2 (age 7), including easy-to-read books
Middle Readers – Grades 3-5, ages 8-10
Older Readers – Grades 6-8, ages 11-14
All Ages – Has appeal and interest for children in all of the above ages ranges