Children's Literature in Action

Acknowledgments
Introduction
Theme poem: This Book by Joyce Sidman
1-An Introduction to Children and Their Literature
Becoming Literate
Literacy Development
Emergent Literacy
Schools and Reading
Reading Aloud
Sustained Silent Reading (SSR)
Readers' Advisory
Selecting and Reviewing Children's Books
Awards in Children's Literature
Other Major Awards
Best Lists
What Books?
Learning about Authors, Illustrators, and Poets
Literature in Action: Launching Literature and Literacy Celebrations
Ongoing Professional Development
Conclusion
Professional Resources for Children's Literature
Standards in Action: ALSC Competencies
Assignments in Action: Getting Started
2-Picture Books
Introduction
Definitions
Types of Picture Books
Major Authors and Illustrators of Picture Books
Children's Picture Book Illustration
Evaluation Criteria
Awards for Picture Books and Illustration
Literature in Action: Sharing Picture Books Aloud
Sharing Picture Books
Conclusion
Professional Resources on the Art of Picture Books
Standards in Action: Common Core State Standards
Assignments in Action: Looking into Picture Books
3-Traditional Tales
Introduction
Definitions
Types of Traditional Tales
Major Retellers of Traditional Tales
Evaluation Criteria
Awards for Traditional Tales
Literature in Action: Featuring Folktale Variants
Sharing Traditional Tales
Conclusion
Professional Resources for Traditional Literature
Standards in Action: National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries
Assignments in Action: Celebrating Traditional Tales
4-Poetry for Children
Introduction
Definitions
Types of Poetry Books for Children
Major Poets
Evaluation Criteria
Awards for Poetry
Literature in Action: Leading Choral Reading and Poetry Performance
Sharing Poetry
Conclusion
Professional Resources in Children's Poetry
Standards in Action: Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for English Language Arts and Reading
Assignments in Action: Exploring Poetry Possibilities
5-Contemporary Realistic Fiction
Introduction
Definitions
Types of Contemporary Realistic Fiction
Controversy and Contemporary Realism
Major Authors of Contemporary Realistic Fiction
Evaluation Criteria
Awards for Contemporary Realistic Fiction
Literature in Action: Guiding Responses
Sharing Contemporary Realistic Fiction
Conclusion
Professional Resources in Contemporary Realistic Fiction
Standards in Action: NCTE/ILA Standards for the English Language Arts
Assignments in Action: Checking Out Contemporary Realistic Fiction
6-Historical Fiction
Introduction
Definitions
Types of Historical Fiction
Major Authors of Historical Fiction
Evaluation Criteria
Awards for Historical Fiction
Literature in Action: Using Community Resources
Sharing Historical Fiction
Conclusion
Professional Resources for Historical Fiction
Standards in Action: National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies
Assignments in Action: Digging Deeper into Historical Fiction
7-Fantasy
Introduction
Definitions
Types of Fantasy
Controversy
Major Authors of Fantasy
Evaluation Criteria
Awards for Fantasy
Literature in Action: Expanding Reading with Audiobooks
Sharing Fantasy
Conclusion
Professional Resources in Fantasy Literature
Standards in Action: YALSA Competencies
Assignments in Action: Delving into Fantasy
8-Nonfiction and Informational Books
Introduction
Definitions
Types of Informational Books
Major Authors of Informational Books
Evaluation Criteria
Awards for Nonfiction and Informational Books
Literature in Action: Introducing Text Features
Sharing Informational Books
Conclusion
Professional Resources in Nonfiction
Standards in Action: Common Core and Nonfiction
Assignments in Action: Investigating Informational Books

References
Bibliography of Children's Books Cited
Copyright Acknowledgments and Permissions
Index