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| Background Information and Reference Sources | ||
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A to Zoo: Subject Access to Children's Picture Books An Annotated Bibliography of Children's Books [Ref 028.52/W693] Authors and Illustrators of Children's Books: Writings on Their Lives and Works Best Books for Children Preschool through Grade 6 Books for Children: Bibliography Books for Early Childhood: A Developmental Perspective Books to Help Children Cope with Separation and Loss: An Annotated Bibliography Caldecott Medal Books: 1938-1957 Children's Books and Their Creators Children's Literature: A Guide to the Criticism The Coretta Scott King Awards Book, 1970 - 1999 Counting Books Are More Than Numbers: An Annotated Action Bibliography Illustrators of Children's Books, 1744-1945 [Ref 028.5/M612] Illustrators of Children's Books, 1946-1956 [Ref 028.5/M612] Illustrators of Children's Books, 1967-1976 [Ref 028.5/IL6] More Books Kids Will Sit Still For Mother Goose Comes First: An Annotated Guide Multicultural Resources for Young Readers The Newbury and Caldecott Awards: A Guide to the Medal and Honor Books Newbery Medal Books: 1922-1955 Picture Books to Enhance the Curriculum Touchstones: Reflections on the Best in Children's Literature Twentieth Century Children's Writers The World of Children's Literature [Ref 028.52/P367] | ||
| Using The Catalog | ||
| You will find materials under subject headings and keywords such as those listed below. To locate books by a particular author search within the author portion of the catalog; to locate books about a particular author or his / her writings search within the subject portion of the catalog. To locate children's books on particular themes or topics search within the subject portion of the catalog. In addition, the volumes entitled A to Zoo are extremely useful for identifying children's books on particular themes or topics. | ||
| Electronic Periodical Databases | ||
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ProQuest Research Library indexes summaries of articles from over 5,000 publications, with many in full text, full image format. Indexing and abstracting backfiles date back to 1986. Includes Library Journal, Horn Book, School Library Journal, Booklist, Publisher's Weekly and arts and humanities periodicals covering literature. | ||
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Ebscohost databases include Academic Search Premier (full text for 1,360 academic, social sciences, humanities, general science, education and multi-cultural journals; and indexing and abstracting for 2,920 journals); Middle Search Plus (full text for 80 magazines appropriate for middle and junior high school students); and Primary Search (full text for over 50 children's magazines designed for elementary school students). | ||
| Journals | ||
| The following journals from the UNE Libraries will be especially helpful:
Book Links (For limited access to electronic version click here) Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Electronic version Children's Literature Electronic version Children's Literature in Education Horn Book Magazine (For limited access to electronic version click here) | ||
| Internet Sources | ||
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Comprehensive Sites: Children's Literature Web Guide The premiere site for children's literature resources on the Web Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site ISLMC Children's Literature and Language Arts Resources Focuses on children's literature in education Research-Oriented Sites: American Library Association Book Awards DeGrummond Children's Literature Collection Social History of Children's Literature Reading About Children's Literature: A Bibliography of Criticism Author and Illustrator Sites Authors and Illustrators on the Web Index to Internet Sites: Children's and Young Adults' Authors and Illustrators Organizations and Associations Children's Book Committee at Bank Street College The Children's Book Council Online | ||
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| Roberta (Bobby) Gray, public services librarian, University of New England Libraries, Westbrook College Campus, 716 Stevens Ave., Portland, ME 04103 |
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