Harold D. Underdown
Writing and Illustrating Multicultural Children's Books
A thorough resource on the wide-ranging topic of multicultural literature for children. Includes information about the current field of multiculturalism, opportunities for writers, finding a publisher, and looking toward the future of...
Other
Database of Award Winning Children's Literature
This is a phenomenal resource. It allows the user to create a reading list of quality children's literature based of choices such as reading level, type of book, genre, ethnicity, gender, etc. In addition, one can determine if a book won...
Harold D. Underdown
The Purple Crayon: Reference Books
A comprehensive list of general reference books concerning children's literature and publishing. Includes dictionaries, publishing guides, and manuals of style.
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Orca Book Publishers: Solomon's Tree Teaching Guide [Pdf]
This teaching guide for Solomon's Tree, a story written by Andrea Spalding and illustrated by Janet Wilson, provides a synopsis of the story and an explanation of how the book evolved. The book is about a boy's relationship with a maple...
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Language Arts Professional Books
Resources for teachers in children's literature can be found in this bibliography--whole language philosophy, reading/writing techniques, spelling, and assessment.
Harold D. Underdown
Writing Young Adult and Children's Fiction and Fantasy
A great article concerning writing children's literature, especially in the area of fantasy or science fiction. The author provides information concerning how to develop characters, creating literary elements, and discusses some pitfalls...
Library of Congress
Library of Congress: Words to the Wise: Aesop's Fables Interactive Book
Click through these beautifully illustrated Aesop's fables which also happen to be interactive. The illustrations are from a 1919 book illustrated by Milo Winter. There are links to downloads for iPad, iPhone, and Android.
Yale University
Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: The American Family in Literature
What is the objective of this "American Family in Literature" unit? This site uses "Farmer Boy" and "Nobody's Family Can Change" to explore differences in families. The resource includes rationale and activities to help get this point to...
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Orca Book Publishers: Cracked Teaching Guide [Pdf]
Cracked by Canadian author Michele Martin Bossley is a mystery novel for ages 9-12. The story centers on the bobsled competition at the World Cup. This teacher's guide includes a book summary and ideas for discussions and learning...
Other
Fitzhenry and Whiteside: 'The Moon Children' Teaching Guide [Pdf]
"The Moon Children", a novel by Canadian author Beverley A. Brenna, is about the friendship between a Romanian immigrant girl and a boy with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. This teaching guide has ideas for discussion and learning activities.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Parley's Book of Books
A scanned copy of the 1850 publication of Parley's Book of Books by Samuel G. Goodrich, a collection of fiction and nonfiction stories for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Boys' Book of Adventures by Sea and Land
A scanned copy of the 1897 publication of Boys' Book of Adventures by Sea and Land, a book of poems and stories for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Little Learner's Abc Book
A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of Little Learner's ABC Book, an alphabet book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Animal Story Book
A scanned copy of the 1896 publication of The Animal Story Book by Andrew Lang, a fiction book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Aunt Louisa's Book of Common Things
A scanned copy of the 1896 publication of Aunt Louisa's Book of Common Things by Laura Valentine, a fiction book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: A Book for the Sea Side
A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of A Book for the Sea-Side, a nonfiction book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Story Book for Girls and Boys
A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of The Story Book for Girls and Boys by Timothy Shay Arthur, a fiction book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Youth's Book of Gems for the Mind and the Heart
A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of The Youth's Book of Gems for the Mind and the Heart by Francis Channing Woodworth, a nonfiction book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: A Treasury of Pleasure Books for Young and Old
A scanned copy of the 1851 publication of A Treasury of Pleasure Books for Young and Old by Harrison Weir, a book of stories for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: My Own Book
A scanned copy of the 1850 publication of My Own Book, a book of religious stories for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Book of Animals
A scanned copy of the 1850 publication of The Book of Animals by T. Bilby, a nonfiction book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The First Book of History
A scanned copy of the 1850 publication of The First Book of History by Samuel G. Goodrich, a nonfiction book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Travels Through Asia With the Children
A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of Travels through Asia with the Children by Frank George Carpenter, a nonfiction book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Wide Awake Story Book for Our Boys and Girls
A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of Wide Awake Story Book for Our Boys and Girls, a book of poems and stories for children.