"In Praise of Love and Children" by Beryl Gilroy is a novel that tells of the experiences of Caribbean migration and celebrates community. Read an overview and view additional resources such as articles, collection items, and teacher...

In these activities, students will focus on a wealth of drafting material and writer's notebooks to reveal how Angela Carter created her final comic novel, "Wise Children". They will closely examine fascinating source documents and...

In this lesson, young scholars will explore sources related to the lives of chimney sweepers in the early 19th century, highlighting the conditions endured by the children whose plight William Blake highlights in his 'Chimney Sweeper'...

These articles research how childhood was depicted in the literature of the 18th and 19th century, and how perceptions of childhood were different from those of today.

In this site dedicated to beloved children's author Beatrix Potter you can view a list of her works, many with links to the texts. Stories include Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny, Mrs. Tiggie Winkle, and more! Includes links to many other...

A comprehensive research guide for writers who are interested in finding an agent. Rich with information and helpful hints; site is suited for children's literature writers but can also apply to other genres.

This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book The Life and Strange Adventures of Robinson Crusoe of York, Mariner by Daniel Defoe (1890), a children's classic novel.

This resource is a children's literature web guide.

This curriculum unit is designed for third grade students to address the issue of diversity during many different core areas via the use of African-American children's literature. The unit incorporates a variety of children's books, both...

A rather comprehensive and resourceful list of children's literature organizations and websites. Each listing provides a link to the magazine, company, or organization's website.

"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.

What do you know about the book "Harry Potter and the Chamber for Secrets," by J.K. Rowling? This site has a helpful literature guide.

A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of The Literature of America and Our Favorite Author by William Wilfred Birdsall, a book of poetry for children.

A scanned copy of the 1851 publication of The Young Man's Gift of Literature, Science, and Morality by Cotesworth Pinckney, a nonfiction book for children.

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...

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...

The CCBS is a valuable site for those interested in children's and young adults' literature. Search the universities collections, learn about upcoming events, "view archived videos of public lectures by authors, artists, and editors, or...

This page from Carol Hurst's Children's Literature offers book reviews and planning help for an upper elementary unit on the Civil War. Includes information on books for teachers, books for students, easy-purchase links, and links to...

Check out this literature guide for the book, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," by J.K. Rowling. In addition to a very brief overview of the book, there are questions to think about, several activities, and a song. All help...

Free monthly email newsletters featuring classic children's literature, new books, ideas and activities to use with students, and links to other Internet resources.

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site provides a commentary on the young adult fiction of Avi.

A book review of "Illustrating Children's Books: Creating Pictures for Publication," including critical contents and comments. Also provides information about who would benefit from reading this book review. A good resource for those...

This site features a literature guide for the book "Missing May," by Cynthia Rylant.

Here's a review by children's literature guru Carol Hurst, along with some discussion ideas and links to other sites.