Guide to the School (S-) Collection

The Children's and Young Adult Literature Handbook: a Research and Reference Guide.. 2005.

Describes and evaluates information sources about children’s literature in the English speaking world. The various chapters cover reference books, bibliographies, periodicals, literary awards and prizes, professional organizations, special collections, and internet resources. All of the entries are annotated. A name index, subject index, and title index are included.

The Art of Maurice Sendak. 1980.

Picture biography covering the majority of Sendak’s work through the 1970’s. A companion volume, The Art of Maurice Sendak: 1980 to the Present (2003), is in Education Storage [Q. S.741.6 K968a].

Authors and Artists for Young Adults. 1989- .

This reference series was intended to bridge the gap between Something About the Author, which is for children, and Contemporary Authors, designed for adults. Each teen-friendly entry contains biographical information, lists of published works, and photographs.

Black Authors and Illustrators of Books for Children and Young Adults: A Biographical Dictionary. 2007.

Provides biographical sketches for 274 authors and illustrators. Each entry includes contact information, background, influences, achievements, awards, and a bibliography of published children’s and young adult book titles. Many of the authors and illustrators have also provided a personal statement. A national listing of African-American bookstores and a title index are also included.

Canadian Children’s Books: A Critical Guide to Authors and Illustrators. 2000.

Provides factual and critical information about English-Canadian children’s authors and some French-language authors whose works have been translated into English. The focus is on writers and illustrators of fiction, picture books, folktales, and poetry. Each of the 133 entries provides an overview of the individual’s career and a list of books published prior to January 1999.

Children’s Authors and Illustrators: An Index to Biographical Dictionaries. 4th ed. 1987.

A comprehensive index to approximately 25,000 persons found in more than 450 reference books, with an aim to include all known writers and illustrators of children’s books whose work is accessible in the English language. Alphabetical arrangement.

Contemporary Christian Authors. 2000.

Focuses on story makers who have achieved a wide following through at least one outstanding contribution to the market. Some are recognized in more than one genre, and many publish across age levels. All authors were living at the time of publication. Includes personal information about the author and a list of publications with their date. Selected works include summaries.

Contemporary Spanish-Speaking Writers and Illustrators for Children and Young Adults: A Biographical Dictionary. 1994.

Listing of over 200 Spanish speaking authors of the 20th century in Latin America, the U.S., and Spain who write for youth. Each entry contains biographical information and a list of books written and/or illustrated. Indexed.

Eighth Book of Junior Authors and Illustrators. 2000.

Provides 200 biographical and autobiographical sketches of prominent authors and illustrators of children’s and young adult books. Selections were voted in by a committee of children’s literature specialists. Names were gleaned from annual lists of “Best Books,” award winners, and other core lists. It includes a cumulative index of authors and illustrators for all eight editions of the series.

Illustrators of Children’s Books: 1744-1945. 1947. Supplements cover 1946-1956, 1957-1966, and 1967-1976.

Each volume begins with an overview of the time period covered. While largely focused on the US and Europe, the last volume contains an essay on Japanese picture books. Entries give basic biographical information. Includes bibliographies and indexes.

Latina and Latino Voices in Literature: Lives and Works. Updated and expanded ed. 2003.

Biographical information of 35 Latina/o authors. Includes a personal quotation, a photograph, and a list of the books written by each author. “Evaluating books for Bias” provides guidelines for examining books for racist, sexist, homophobic, and other biased attitudes.

Popular Nonfiction Authors for Children: A Biographical and Thematic Guide. 1998.

Includes biographical sketches, selected annotated bibliographies, and a brief message directed specifically to children from each of the 65 authors profiled. Author-title index and subject index are provided.

Something About the Author. 1971-.

Biographical sketches of children’s and young adult authors and illustrators. Includes photographs, a comprehensive list of books written or illustrated, and references for critical sources.

St. James Guide to Children’s Writers.. 1999.

A comprehensive guide to English-language authors of works for children. Arranged alphabetically by author’s last name, each entry includes a brief biography, a complete list of published works, and a critical essay written by an authority in the field of children’s literature. Two appendixes (one focusing on pre-20th century children’s authors and the other on important foreign language writers of books for children) are included. Also contains a preface by author Margaret Mahy, a nationality index, a title index and a reading list of general critical works on children’s literature.

St. James Guide to Young Adult Writers.. 1999.

Comprehensive guide to authors read by young adults. Organized alphabetically by author’s last name, each entry includes a brief biography, a complete list of published work, and a critical essay written by an authority in the field of children’s literature. Nearly 500 authors are represented, including adult authors whose work is popular with or studied by young adults. A preface by author Richard Peck, nationality index, title index, and selected reading list of general critical works on young adult literature are included.

Treasury of the Great Children’s Book Illustrators. 1987.

Biographical sketches of thirteen artists. Indexed by book title and illustrator. Includes samples of artwork.

The Who’s Who of Children’s Literature. 1968.

Alphabetical arrangement of over 300 authors of children’s literature from the early nineteenth century to 1968. Emphasis is placed on British and American authors. Each entry includes basic bibliographic information and a selected list of publications.

Writers for Young Adults. 1997-2000. 4 vols.

Provides information about the life and work of 168 authors. Selections were based upon feedback from young adult literature researchers. Essays were written for an intended audience of young people, but are also useful for teachers, librarians, and parents.

Yesterday's Authors of Books for Children. 1977. 2 vols.

Each entry offers an overview of the life and work of children's authors and illustrators who died before 1961. Quotes from diaries and letters are used extensively. Suggests sources for more information.

A to Zoo: Subject Access to Children's Picture Books. 7th ed. 2006.

Guide to more than 28,000 children's picture books cataloged under nearly 1,350 subject headings. A bibliographic guide gives full citations to works, whereas the subject guide provides author and title lists. Includes author and illustrator indexes.

Adventuring with Books: A Booklist for Pre-K-Grade 6. 13th ed. 2002.

Approximately 850 books published from 1999 to 2001 are listed in this bibliography which contains short summaries of each book. Titles that meet the highest literary standards are chosen. Arranged by topic.

Africa in Literature for Children and Young Adults: An Annotated Bibliography of English-language Books. 1994.

Guide to books set in Africa written by both African and Western authors from 1873 to 1994 and either originally published in or translated into English. Colonial, postcolonial Western and postcolonial African literatures are represented. Entries are arranged by geographic region and further subdivided into literary genre. A list of distributors as well as author, title, illustrator and subject indexes are included.

American History for Children and Young Adults: An Annotated Bibliographic Index. 1990.

Guide to 2,901 nonfiction and fiction trade books relating to US history for students in grades K-12. Entries are arranged by time period and by subject, and provide grade level information. Author, title, subject, series, and grade level indexes included.

See guides for young adults and adults also:
America in Historical Fiction: A Bibliographic Guide. 1997. [available via UIUC Online Collection] Contains 1168 titles;
American Historical Fiction: An Annotated Guide to Novels for Adults and Young Adults. 1999. [S.813.09 D56a1999] Contains over 3,300 titles.

Around the World with Historical Fiction and Folktales: Highly Recommended and Award-Winning Books, Grades K-8. 2004.

About 800 fiction books, myths, and folktales published for K to 8 are selected and briefly annotated. Entries are divided into three sections. Section I pertains to American history and is arranged chronologically; Section II focuses on world history; Section III contains myths and folktales, arranged by cultures and geographical areas. Information about the media adaptation of the books is also indicated.

Best Books for Children: Preschool through Grade 6. 8th. ed. 2006.

Best Books for Middle School and Junior High Readers: Grades 6-9. 2004.

Best Books for High School Readers: Grades 9-12. 2004.

These guides include fiction and non-fiction titles recommended for preschool, elementary, junior and senior high school readers. Entries are arranged by subject and include bibliographic information, review citations, publication and purchasing information. Indexed by author, illustrator, title and subject/grade level.

The Best of Latino Heritage 1996-2002: A Guide to the Best Juvenile Books about Latino People and Cultures. 2003.

An annotated list of noteworthy books that reflect the cultures of Latino people. Arranged first by country/geographical area then alphabetically by author. A “series roundup” lists series books which provide basic information about a particular topic or country. Author, title, subject, and grade level indexes are included.

Beyond Picture Books: Subject Access to Best Books for Beginning Readers. 2007.

A bibliography of over 3,700 books intended for first readers (children from kindergarten to third grade). Each book entry, listed alphabetically by author’s last name, contains title, illustrator, publisher, publication date, series information, subjects covered, reading level, and a short description. Also includes a subject guide, title index, illustrator index, readability index, and series index.

Black Books Galore! Guide to More Great African American Children's Books. 2001.

Identifies 450 good books for and about African American children. Information about book awards, such as the Coretta Scott King Award, appears near the end of the book. Included are title, author, illustrator, and topic indexes.

A companion volume, Black Books Galore! Guide to Great African American Children's Books (1998), is shelved in Education Storage [S.016.973 R153b].

Building an ESL Collection for Young Adults: A Bibliography of Recommended Fiction and Non-Fiction for Schools and Public Libraries. 1998.

The books included in this bibliography are appropriate for the ESL reader. These books are broken up into subject categories, such as adventure, biographies, career, folktales, ethnic diversity, history, science, and sports. Included are author, subject, title, and ethnic group indexes.

Children’s Books About Religion. 1999.

Within the 17 chapters of this book, the author discusses 692 religious books published after 1990. Older books are mentioned briefly at the end of each section. Includes author, subject, and title indexes.

Fantasy Literature for Children and Young Adults: a Comprehensive Guide.. 2005.

Guide to more than 7,600 fantasy novels and story collections for readers in grades 3 through 12. Chapters are arranged by type of fantasy and entries within chapters are alphabetical by author’s last name. Each entry includes suggested grade level, an annotation, bibliographic information, and review citations. Also includes a lengthy introduction about fantasy literature for children and young adults, a list of outstanding fantasy novels published between 1960-2004, a list of award-winning fantasy arranged by prize, an author and illustrator index, a title index, a series index, and a subject index.

Fiction, Folklore, Fantasy & Poetry for Children, 1876-1985. 2 volumes, 1986.

A comprehensive guide for children's fiction, folklore, fantasy and poetry from 1876 to 1985. Compiled from Publisher's Trade List Annual 1873-1975, American Book Publishing Record, and Books in Print. Entries can be accessed by title, award, author and illustrator indexes.

Girls Series Books: A Checklist of Titles Published 1840-1991. 1992.

Provides an alphabetical index of American fiction series for girls published from 1840 to 1991. Each entry lists individual titles in the series, authors, publisher(s), and occasionally, other notes on publications. Author, publisher, and chronological indexes are included.

A Guide to Children’s Books about Asian Americans. 1995.

This book is divided into two parts. Part One provides information about major Asian immigrant or refugee groups in the United States, and each group’s country of origin and culture. Part Two annotates books written by or about members of the groups covered, and published between 1970 and 1993 for preschool through sixth grade.

High/Low Handbook: Best Books and Web Sites for Reluctant Teen Readers. 4th ed. 2002.

Most recommended books are written at the fifth-grade reading level and below, with appeal to reluctant adolescent readers. Reading level, interest level, and summary are provided as well as a directory of publishers. The Web sites provide additional information on many topics covered in the recommended books. Arranged by subject.

Junior Genreflecting: A Guide to Good Reads and Series Fiction for Children. 2000.

This book is divided into 7 chapters, the first of which discusses topics dealing with “reading for life.” The other chapters cover subject areas such as adventure, animals, contemporary life, fantasy, historical fiction, and mysteries. The author gives a short annotation to each book, and at the end of each section, adds a list of her all-time favorites. Author, title, and subject indexes are included.

Kaleidoscope: A Multicultural Booklist for Grades K-8. 1994, 1997, 2001, 2003.

Annotated bibliographies of books published till 2001 featuring protagonists who are Native American, African American, Asian American, or Latino American. Titles are grouped by subject, theme, genre, or the targeted audience. Author, illustrator, subject, and title indexes are included in each volume.

Lesbian and Gay Voices: An Annotated Bibliography and Guide to Literature for Children and Young Adults. 2000.

This bibliography contains more than 275 titles of books that feature major and minor lesbian and gay characters and which are appropriate for young readers. Recommended age levels are indicated along with notes, a summary, and any awards that have been won for each book listed. There is also a chapter written for librarians, educators and parents to aid in supporting lesbian and gay youth. Title, author, and topic indexes are included.

Many Peoples, One Land: A Guide to New Multicultural Literature for Children and Young Adults. 2001.

Annotated bibliography of 541 fiction, oral tradition and poetry titles published 1994-1999 that predominately feature African American, Asian American, Hispanic American or Native American characters. Entries are arranged alphabetically by writer within each ethnic group. Title, writer, illustrator, grade level and subject indexes included.

See the earlier volume in Education Storage: This Land is Our Land: A Guide to Multicultural Literature for Children and Young Adults. 1994. [S. 016.8108 H366T] Annotates 559 books published 1985-1993.

Native Americans in Fiction: A Guide to 765 Books for Librarians and Teachers, K-9. 1994.

Annotated bibliography of fiction titles about the social life and customs of Native Americans. Arrangement of entries is by tribe and geographic areas. Appendices on tribe/sub-tribe/area and grade level arrangement are included. Author, title and subject indexes.

Our Family, Our Friends, Our World: An Annotated Guide To Significant Multicultural Books For Children and Teenagers. 1992.

Provides substantial annotations to a large number of books relating to one of eighteen major cultural groups. Entries are organized first by ethnic group, then by grade level. Includes author, subject, and title/series indexes.

Picture This: Picture Books for Young Adults: A Curriculum-Related Annotated Bibliography. 1997.

This book is divided into 6 subject areas, containing annotated lists of picture books for young adults. The author also discusses the topic of exploring picture books with adolescents. Included are professional resources and title, author, illustrator and subject lists.

Science Experiments Index for Young People. 4th ed. 2005.

An index to experiments and activities found in more than 870 elementary and intermediate-level science books.

Sequels in Children’s Literature: An Annotated Bibliography of Books in Succession or With Shared Themes and Characters, K-6. 1998.

The books selected in this index have a common thread reappearing in each book. The list contains about 7500 titles arranged alphabetically by author. Brief bibliographic information is given.

Teen Genreflecting: a Guide to Reading Interests. 2003.

Organizes fiction for young adults by genre, subgenre, and theme. Author, title, publication date, and reading level (middle school, junior high school, or senior high school) are provided for all titles. Most titles include a brief descriptive annotation. Includes an introductory chapter on serving teen readers, appendixes on further resources, epic fantasy, and genre fiction for reluctant readers, and title, subject, and author indexes.

That’s Me! That’s You! That’s Us!: Selected Current Multicultural Books for Children and Young Adults Presenting Positive, Empowering Images. 5th ed. 2002.

Annotates 6,258 in-print books written by or about people who have been systematically marginalized in the United States on the basis of their races (colors), ethnicities, classes, languages, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientations, and other characteristics. Author, illustrator, title, and culture/ethnicity indexes are provided.

Voices from the Margins: An Annotated Bibliography of Fiction on Disabilities and Differences for Young People. 2002.

Lists picture books, middle-grade chapter books, and young adult novels that feature characters with disabilities and differences. The majority of the titles were published between 1998 and 2001. Title, author, age-level, and subject indexes are included.

What Do Children and Young Adults Read Next? 2002-.

This reader’s advisory tool is designed to match readers from preschool through high school with books that reflect their interests and concerns. It guides both reluctant and avid readers to new authors and titles for further reading by allowing readers quick and easy access to specific information on recent titles. In addition, each entry provides alternate reading selections. Twelve indexes assist in locating titles for reading in favorite time periods or geographic locales, about special subjects or characters, or for a particular age level.

World Historical Fiction: An Annotated Guide to Novels for Adults and Young Adults. 1999.

This guide is organized according to areas of the world and will help readers to choose from over 6,000 titles of historical fiction set in locales outside the United States in a variety of genres. Each listing includes a citation and summary, as well as any awards won and the genre it fits into. Two appendixes (book awards and young adult books) and five indexes (author, title, genre, place and time, and subject) are provided.

Children's Book Review Index. 1969-.

Author and title index to reviews of children's materials in more than 400 publications. Contents are derived from the larger Book Review Index. Published annually.

The Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD).

Offers a wide range of information on children's literature. The database allows users to search for titles by genre, age, grade, topic, author, illustrator, and other categories. It contains more than 260,000 reviews of children's books—all full text searchable from 35 review sources.

Children's Literature Review. 1976-.

Presents significant passages from current published criticism of both contemporary and older works for children. Published annually.

Horn Book Index, 1924-1989. 1990.

This cumulation of Horn Book Magazine's annual indexes from 1924 through 1989 allows access by title, author, illustrator, and subject for the "key figures and works of children's literature." Over 80,000 references are covered; entries have been standardized and cross-referenced.

The New Press Guide to Multicultural Resources for Young Readers. 1997.

Contains over 1,000 critical reviews of multicultural children’s books for young readers in grades K-8. Entries are first organized by themes or topics then by grade level. Features essays that provide historical context and a pedagogical framework for facilitating classroom use of multicultural literature.

Children's Books in Print. 1969-.

Author, title and illustrator access to children's books published in the United States which are currently available for purchase. Complete bibliographic information is given. Published annually.

See the companion volume also:
Subject Guide to Children's Books in Print. 1970- [S. 028.52 C53INDEXSUBJ]

Children's Catalog. 1909-.

A classified catalog of books, magazines, and Web resources recommended for preschool through sixth grade that are currently available. Published every five years with annual supplements.

The Elementary School Library Collection: A Guide to Books and Other Media. 21st ed. 1998.

A selection tool for "the continuous development, evaluation, and maintenance" of library collections in the preschool through sixth grade range. Includes interest and reading level estimates, a "Professional Collection" section, and a "Directory of Publishers and Producers."

The Opie Collection of Children's Literature: A Guide to the Microfiche Collection. 3 vols. 1990.

Three volume guide to the Opie Collection of Children's Literature on microfiche. Guide covers pre-1850 fiction and is indexed by fiche number, author, title, and Opie number. The microfiche collection is available at Illinois State University. Individuals may obtain fiche through interlibrary loan.

American Picturebooks from Noah's Ark to the Beast Within. 1976.

The author presents a comprehensive look at 20th century picture books. Artists, editors, authors, printers, printing techniques and the psychology of picture book makers are a few of the topics discussed. Examples and actual picture book illustrations are used frequently. Index.

Early Children’s Literature [microform]: The Birmingham Central Library Collection to 1830. 1995.

Includes early juvenile fiction, fairy tales, chapbooks, periodicals, and non-fiction works. Items in this collection date from 1530 to 1830, and represent 1,200 volumes by over 740 authors. A guide to the collection is available in the School Collection reference area [MFICHE011.62B537eguide].

The Oxford Companion to Australian Children's Literature. 1993.

Alphabetical guide to the predominant topics, titles, characters, authors and illustrators of the last 150 years in Australian children's literature. Culturally significant radio and television programs are also included. A bibliography and appendix of award winning books are included.

The Oxford Companion to Children's Literature. 1984.

An encyclopedic compendium of children's booklore. Alphabetical arrangement.

Pre 1890 Australian Children’s Books Microfiche Package [microform]. 1994.

Contains the text of 297 books which are listed in Bibliography of Australian children's books. A guide to the collection is shelved beside the package [MFICHE 820.8 P91GUIDE].

Childcraft - The How and Why Library. 1992.

Each volume covers a different subject and attempts to provide information at a child's level of understanding. Upper primary reading level. Supplemented annually by the Childcraft Annual, found in Education Storage, S.372C4362.

Companion to American Children’s Picture Books. 2005.

Contains more than 400 entries on authors, artists, works, and general topics related to American picture books for children. Emphasis is given to critically acclaimed and popular books as well as picture books of historical and scholarly interest. An introduction to the definition and history of picture books is provided.

The Continuum Encyclopedia of Children's Literature. 2001.

The Continuum Encyclopedia of Young Adult Literature. 2005.

The two encyclopedias describe the development, significant authors, and current trends in children’s and YA literature, with an emphasis on English-speaking authors and works appearing in English translation. Contain about 190 topical entries and 2,100 biographical-critical entries on authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults. Include lists of award-winning YA books. Indexed.

Dictionary of American Children's Fiction. 1859-1959; 1960-1984; 1985-1989; 1990-1994; 1995-1999.

These five volumes contain about 4,000 title, author, character and setting entries from children's and young adult fiction books written between 1859 and 1999. Most titles selected are award winners or finalists. Later volumes contain a listing of books by awards won. All volumes include indexes.

Dictionary of American Young Adult Fiction, 1997-2001: Books of Recognized Merit. 2004.

Contains 741 title, author, characters, and setting entries from 290 young adult books by 242 authors. A list of books by awards and index are included.

The Encyclopaedia of Girls’ School Stories. 2000.

The first in a two-volume set, entitled The Encyclopaedia of School Stories, this book is devoted to English-language school stories, covering British girls’ school stories more specifically. It looks at their histories, critical reception, authors, topics, and critical analyses of the works themselves. Bibliographic details are included as well.

The World Book Dictionary. 2 vols. 1992.

Provides information about the meaning, spelling and pronunciation of 225,000 terms in the working vocabulary of English. Designed for use with The World Book Encyclopedia.

The World Book Encyclopedia. 2002.

Designed to meet the reference and study needs of students in elementary school through high school. Articles are written to be understandable at the age levels where they are most commonly used.

Caldecott Medal Books, 1938-1957. 1957.

Children’s Book Awards Annual. 1998-1999.

This series reviews the books from the major national children’s book awards and lists, giving them each a short synopsis and critical review of each book. The awards covered are the Newbery, Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Mildred L. Batchelder, Pura Belpre, Boston Globe-Horn, National Book Award for Young People’s Literature. Also included are lists from various journals, such as the Bulletin for Children’s Books Blue Ribbon Books and School Library Journal’s Best Books. Author, illustrator, title, awards, lists, publisher, type, and genre/subject indexes can be found near the back of this book.

Children's Books: Awards & Prizes. 1992-.

Guide to children's and young adult literature awards. Emphasis is on the U.S. and other English speaking countries, but select international awards are covered. Entries include brief history and description of the award and a listing of award winners. Title and person indexes included.

Coretta Scott King Award Books: Using Great Literature with Children and Young Adults. 2000.

This guide is divided into two main sections: the history of the award and suggestions for curriculum use. A comprehensive list of the award winners and annotated bibliographies are provided as a means of assisting in selection of titles and providing background information. An index is included.

Ethnic Book Awards: A Directory of Multicultural Literature for Young Readers. 2005.

Alphabetically lists books that are winners and are honor or commended titles of seven ethnic juvenile book awards, including awards that identify high-quality books about Jewish, African-American, Latino, Caribbean, and Asian-American cultures. Subject index and author index are provided.

Newbery and Caldecott Medal and Honor Books: An Annotated Bibliography. 1982.

Provides a brief summary of each Newbery and Caldecott Medal and Honor book, a commentary on the text and illustrations, and a look at the trends apparent in the Medal and Honor books.

The Newbery Companion: Booktalk and Related Materials for Newbery Medal and Honor Books. 2nd ed. 2001.

For each Newbery winner, this book provides author information and plot summary, identifies major themes and subjects covered in the text, recommends passages suitable for reading aloud or retelling, and lists additional titles that are related to the prizewinner. For each of the honor books, a plot summary is provided. Titles are arranged chronologically, beginning with the first award in 1922 and ending in 2001.

Newbery Medal Books, 1922-1955. 1955.

Newbery and Caldecott Medal Books, 1956-1965. 1965

Newbery and Caldecott Medal Books, 1966-1975. 1975.

Newbery and Caldecott Medal Books, 1976-1985. 1986.

The Newbery & Caldecott Medal Books, 1986-2000. 2001.

Series discusses each medal winning book and author. Includes the author's acceptance paper, excerpts from the book, biographical notes and book and format notes.

The Newbery and Caldecott Awards: A Guide to the Medal and Honor Books. 2001.

This book describes in full each of these prestigious medals awarded to children’s literature by the American Library Association. A list of all of the winners follows the description. Included are author, illustrator, and title indexes.

Winning Authors: Profiles of the Newbery Medalists. 2003.

Written specifically for readers in Gr. 4-8, this book contains biographies of Newbery Medalists from 1922 to 2002, including their personal and writing lives, lists of works, other honors and awards they have received, and resources for further research. “Fun facts about the Newbery Medalists” provides 76 interesting quiz questions.

Index to Children's Poetry. 1942. Supplement, 1954, 1965.

Dictionary index to collections of poems for children with title, subject, author and first line entries. Continued by Index to Poetry for Children and Young People, 1964-1969.

Index to Children's Songs. 1979.

Title, first line and subject index to more than 5,000 songs and variations contained in 298 children's books published between 1909 and 1977.

Index to Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends. 1926. Supplements cover 1937, 1949-1972, 1973-1977, 1978-1986, and 1987-1992.

Alphabetically arranged title index. Source of the story is listed after the title.

Index to Poetry for Children and Young People 1964-1969. 1972. Supplements cover 1970-1975, 1976-1981, 1982-1987, 1988-1992, and 1993-1997.

Title, subject, author and first line index to poems contained in collections. Continues Brewton's Index to Children's Poetry.

The Oxford Dictionary of Nursery Rhymes. 1952.

Nursery rhymes arranged in alphabetical order according to the most prominent word. Includes commentary and first line index.

Juniorplots 4: A Book Talk Guide for Use With Readers, Ages 12-16. 1993.

Middleplots 4: A Book Talk Guide for Use with Readers Ages 8-12. 1994.

Seniorplots: A Book Talk Guide for Use with Readers, Ages 15-18. 1989.

These guides are designed to assist educators and librarians in giving book talks or providing reading guidance to readers from ages 8-18. Each volume features approximately 80 titles for discussion. Entries include: plot summary, thematic material, book talk material, additional selections, and information about the book and author. Indexed by authors, titles, and subjects.

The Storyteller's Sourcebook: A Subject, Title and Motif Index to Folklore Collections for Children. 1982.

Index to 556 folktale collections and 389 picture books. Each story is briefly summarized.

A follow-up version, which indexes folklore published between 1983 and 1999, can be found in Library & Information Science Reference [Q. 016.3982 M145so].

The Storyteller's Start-up Book: Finding, Learning, Performing, and Using Folk Tales Including Twelve Tellable Tales. 1993.

Beginners guide to storytelling covering techniques, selection suggestions and ways to incorporate storytelling into the classroom. Each chapter concludes with a bibliography of related titles for additional reading on the chapter topic. Twelve stories, covering listening levels from preschool to teen, are included. A listing of cited works and index is included.

Hit List For Children 2: Frequently Challenged Books. 2002.

A select listing of frequently challenged books compiled by the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom. Entries are arranged alphabetically by author and include a summary of the book, a listing of the challenges and the reasons behind them, a bibliography of reviews, where to find background information on the author, awards and prizes won by the book, a bibliography of literary criticism on the author, and a list of sources which recommend the book. Includes an appendix on what the ALA does to help combat censorship.

Hit List For Young Adults 2: Frequently Challenged Books. 2002.

A list of frequently challenged books compiled by the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom. Chapters are organized alphabetically by title. Each chapter includes a detailed summary of the book, listings of articles about the book and its author, awards and prizes the book won, other books written about the book or its author, a listing of challenges to the book, information about online resources for the book, and a list of reviews of the book. Contains several appendixes about further reference works and intellectual freedom sources as well as a foreword by young adult author Chris Crutcher.