Name: Essentials of Children's Literature By Kathy Short
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Essentials of Children's Literature by Kathy Short

From a well-known, well-respected author team-a concise resource for successfully teaching reading to children. With a goal of reawakening pre- and in-service teachers to the joy of reading, this widely popular book focuses on teaching reading to children through today's rich array of available trade books. The book includes the most important knowledge about teaching literature to children and it does so clearly, concisely, and directly using recommended book lists, examples, figures, and tables in combination with narrative and prose. The 9th Edition of Essentials of Children's Literature features new information on connecting to the Common Core Standards; a new chapter on illustration and visual elements (Chapter 11); addition of graphic novels to the chapter on picturebooks (Chapter 5); reorganization of Chapter 10, Historical Fiction; and updating throughout, including a new section on book-related apps, additional useful resources integrated into each genre chapter; updated book lists and trends; and more.

About Kathy Short

Kathy G. Short teaches graduate courses in children's literature, inquiry, and curriculum at the University of Arizona and taught elementary school in Indiana and Ohio. Her books include Teaching Globally: Reading the World through Literature, Critical Content Analysis of Children's and Young Adult Literature, Creating Classrooms for Authors and Inquirers, and Stories Matter: The Complexity of Cultural Authenticity. She is director of Worlds of Words (www.wowlit.org), an initiative to build bridges across global cultures through literature. She has served on numerous book award committees, including the Caldecott, and is the Past President of NCTE. Carol Lynch-Brown taught graduate and undergraduate courses in children's and young adult literature, reading, and language arts education at Florida State University. She was a teacher in elementary school and middle school in St. Paul and Minneapolis Public Schools, and taught English in French Public Schools. She co-authored with Carl M. Tomlinson Essentials of Young Adult Literature, 2nd Edition, published by Pearson in 2010 and is a former editor of The Reading Teacher, a journal of the International Reading Association. Carl M. Tomlinson taught graduate and undergraduate courses in children's literature and language arts at Northern Illinois University. He was an elementary and middle school teacher in Thomasville, Georgia, public schools, and taught classes in English in Norway. He co-authored with Carol Lynch-Brown Essentials of Young Adult Literature, 2nd Edition, published by Pearson in 2010, and is the editor of Children's Books from Other Countries, published by USBBY and Scarecrow Press in 1998.

Brief Table of Contents Part One: Children and Literature 1. Learning about Story and Literature 2. Learning about Children and Literature 3. Learning about Literature 4. Illustration and Visual Elements Part Two: Categories of Literature 5. Picturebooks and Graphic Novels 6. Poetry 7. Traditional Literature 8. Fantasy and Science Fiction 9. Realistic Fiction 10. Historical Fiction 11. Nonfiction: Biography and Informational Books 12. Literature for a Diverse Society Part Three: Bringing Children and Books Together 13. Literature in the Curriculum 14. Engaging with Literature Detailed Table of Contents Part One: Children and Literature 1. Learning about Story and Literature Definition of Children's Literature Content Quality The Value of Story in Making Meaning of Our Lives The Value of Literature in Children's Lives Enjoyment Personal and Cultural Identity Imagination and Transformation Knowledge and Insights Understanding and Empathy Literary and Artistic Preferences The Value of Literature for Children's Learning Reading and Writing Literature across the Curriculum Appreciation and Visual Culture So Why Is the Reading of Literature at Risk in Our Society? 2. Learning about Children and Literature Connecting Children with Books: Know the Child Considering the Age-Level Characteristics of Children Ages 0-2 Ages 2-4 Ages 4-7 Ages 7-9 Ages 9-14 Considering Research on Children's Reading Interests Discovering Reading Interests of Individual Children Evaluating Text Complexity Connecting Children with Books: Know the Books Balance and Variety in Book Selections Book Awards Review Journals Professional Associations and Websites Connecting Resistant Readers with Books: Know the Books and the Readers 3. Learning about Literature Approaches to Studying and Interpreting Literature Elements of Fiction Plot Characters Setting Theme Style 4. Illustration and Visual Elements Visual Elements Line and Shape Color and Light Space and Perspective Texture Composition Artistic Media Artistic Styles Book Design Observing the Role of Illustrations in Books Part Two: Categories of Literature 5. Picturebooks and Graphic Novels Definition and Description Evaluation and Selection of Picturebooks and Graphic Novels Historical Overview of Picturebooks and Graphic Novels Types of Picturebooks Baby Books Interactive Books Engineered Books Wordless Books Alphabet Books Counting Books Concept Books Picture Storybooks Predictable Books and Word Play Easy-to-Read Books Transitional Books Picturebooks for Older Readers Postmodern Picturebooks Graphic Novels 6. Poetry Definition and Description Types of Poetry Books Mother Goose, Nursery Rhymes, and Songs Anthologies of Poetry Themed Poetry Anthologies and Poet Collections Single Illustrated Poems Evaluation and Selection of Poetry Children's Poetry Preferences The Significance of Style and Word Choice in Poetry Historical Overview of Poetry Poetry Types and Forms Reader Connections: Poetry in the Classroom Reading Poetry Aloud Choral Poetry Reading and Writing Poems with Children Learning to Read Poetry Learning to Write Poetry 7. Traditional Literature Definition and Description Evaluation and Selection of Traditional Literature The Significance of Plot in Traditional Literature Historical Overview of Traditional Literature Types of Traditional Literature Myths Epics and Legends Folktales Cumulative Humorous Beast Magic Pourquoi Tall Tales Realistic Fables Religious Stories Reader Connections: Storytelling in the Classroom Selection of a Story Preparation for Telling 8. Fantasy and Science Fiction Definition and Description Evaluation and Selection of Fantasy The Significance of Theme in Fantasy Historical Overview of Fantasy and Science Fiction Types of Fantasy Fantasy Based in Folklore and Mythology Animal Fantasy Miniature Worlds Unusual Characters and Strange Situations Suspense and the Supernatural Historical Fantasy Quests and Imagined Worlds Science Fiction Reader Connection: Journey Maps 9. Realistic Fiction Definition and Description Evaluation and Selection of Realistic Fiction The Significance of Character in Realistic Fiction Historical Overview of Realistic Fiction Topics in Realistic Fiction Relationships within Families Peer Friendships and Bullies Physical, Emotional, Mental, and Behavioral Challenges Life within Local and Global Communities Interactions with Animals The Thrill of Sports, Mystery, and Adventure Gender and Sexuality Difficult Life Decisions and Coming of Age Reader Connections: Paired Character Trait Books 10. Historical Fiction Definition and Description of Historical Fiction Evaluation and Selection of Historical Fiction The Significance of Setting and Point of View in Historical Fiction Historical Overview of Historical Fiction Themes in Historical Fiction Mystery and Adventure Forced Journeys of Transformation Fear and Intolerance Resistance and Challenges to Injustice Facing Adversity through Relationships Ingenuity and Innovation Reader Connections: Understanding Historical Contexts 11. Nonfiction: Biography and Informational Books Definition and Description of Biography Evaluation and Selection of Biography The Significance of Point of View in Biography Historical Overview of Biography Definition and Description of Informational Books Types of Informational Books Evaluation and Selection of Informational Books The Significance of Style in Informational Books Historical Overview of Informational Literature Topics of Informational Books Biological Science Physical Science Applied Science Social Science Humanities Reader Connections: Pairing Fact and Fiction 12. Literature for a Diverse Society Culturally Responsive Curriculum Culturally Expansive Curriculum Culturally Critical Curriculum Definitions and Descriptions The Value of Multicultural and International Literature Evaluation and Selection of Multicultural and International Literature Multicultural Literature Historical Overview of Multicultural Literature Types of Multicultural Literature African American Literature American Indian Literature Arab American and Persian American Literature Asian/Pacific American Literature Latino Literature Religious Cultures Literature Bilingual Literature International Literature Historical Overview of International Literature International Literature by World Regions Part Three: Bringing Children and Books Together 13. Literature in the Curriculum The Politics of Literacy and Literature Common Core State Standards Planning a Literature Curriculum Genres Themes or Topics Authors or Illustrators Literary and Visual Elements Notable Books Developing Literature Units Webs Lesson Plans Integrating Literature into a Literacy Curriculum Basal Reading Program Supplemented by Children's Literature Reading Incentive Programs Literature-Based Reading Resources for a Literature-Based Curriculum Responding to Censorship Challenges Teaching the First Amendment Dealing with Censorship Attempts Evaluating the Literature Program Observation and Assessment of Learning Observation and Assessment of Teacher Effectiveness Checklist for Classroom and Library Environments Checklist for Teaching Activities 14. Engaging with Literature Reading Widely for Personal Purposes Reading Aloud by Teachers and Librarians Book Selection Preparation Reading Picturebooks Aloud Effectively Reading Chapter Books Aloud Effectively Sharing Literature from Oral Traditions through Storytelling Independent Reading by Children Booktalks Shared Reading Readers' Theatre Experiencing Literature as Multimodal Texts Reading Critically to Inquire about the World Literature Discussion Literature Response Engagements Drama as Response Literature across the Curriculum Reading Strategically to Learn about Literacy Appendix A. Children's Book Awards Appendix B. Professional Resources Appendix C. Children's Magazines

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Essentials of Children's Literature by Kathy Short

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Kathy Short

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