Professional Sources: Collection Development for Children
 
 

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Backes, Laura..  Best books for Kids who (think they) Hate to Read : 125 Books that Will Turn any Kid into a Lifelong Reader. Roseville, Calif. : Prima Pub., 2001.  [Z1037.A1 B17 2001]

Bamford, Rosemary A. and Janice V. Kristo. Checking out Nonfiction Literature K-8: Good Choices for Best Learning. Norwood, Mass.: Christopher-Gordon Publishers, 2000. [LB1575.5.U5 B26 2000 and Reserve LB1575.5.U5 B26 2000]

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Baumbach, Donna J. Title Less is More: a Practical Guide to Weeding School Library Collections. Chicago: American Library Association, 2006.  [Z703.6 .B38 2006]

Barr, Catherine and John Gillespie.  Best Books for Children: Pre-School Through Grade 6, Santa Barbara, CA:  Libraries Unlimited, 2010.  [Beatley Reference Z1037 .G48 2010].

Barr, Catherine and John Gillespie.  Best Books for Middle School and Junior High Reader:  Grades 6-9, Westport, Conn. : Libraries Unlimited, 2004. [Beatley Reference  Z1037 .G482 2009]

Barr, Catherine and Thomas, Rebecca L. Popular Series Fiction for K-6 Readers: a Reading and Selection Guide.  Westport, Conn.: Libraries Unlimited, 2004. [Reference Z1037 .T487 2004]

Barron, Neil.  Anatomy of Wonder: a Critical Guide to Science Fiction.  Libraries Unlimited, 2004. [Beatley Reference PN3448.S45 A52 2004]

Baxter, Kathleen.  Gotcha Again for Guys!: More Nonfiction Books to Get Boys Excited About Reading.  [Beatley Reference:  Z1039.B67 B38 2010]

Bird, Elizabeth.  Children's Literature Gems:  Choosing and Using them in Your Library Career, Chicago: ALA, 2009.  [Z718.2 B57 2009].

Bishop, Kay.  The Collection Program in Schools : Concepts, Practices, and Information Sources.  Westport, Conn. : Libraries Unlimited, 2007. [Z675.S3 V334 2007]

Bodart, Joni Richards.  The World's Best Thin Books, Lanham, Maryland: Scarecrow, 2000. [On Reserve: Z1037 .B66 2000]

Burgin, Robert. Nonfiction Readers' Advisory. Westport, Conn.: Libraries Unlimited, 2004. [Z711.55 .N66 2004]

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Dillon, Martin and Shannon Graff Hysell, editors.  ARBA In-Depth:  Children's and Young Adult Reference.  Westport: Connecticut: Libraries Unlimited, 2004. [Reference Z 1037.1 .A 73 2004.]

East, Kathy and Rebecca L. Thomas. Across Cultures: a Guide to Multicultural Literature for Children, Westport, Conn. : Libraries Unlimited, 2007. [ Z1037 .E19 2007]
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Freeman, Judy.  Winners! Handbook : a Closer Look at the Top-rated Children's Books of 2006. Westport, Conn.: Libraries Unlimited, 2007. [Z1037 .F489 2007]

Gebel, Doris.  Crossing Boundaries with Children's Books.  Lanham, Md:  Scarecrow Press, 2006.  [Z1037 .A1 C825 2006]

Grover, Sharon.  Listening to Learn : Audiobooks Supporting Literacy. Chicago: American Library Association, 2012.  [LB1050 .G785 2012]

Harper, Meghan. Reference Sources and Services for Youth.   New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, 2011.   [Z675.S3 H266 2011]

Helbig, Alethea K. and Agnes Regan Perkins. Dictionary of American Children's Fiction, 1995-1999: Books of Recognized Merit Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press, 2002.  [Reference PS374.C454 H45 2002]

Herald, Diana Tixier.  Genreflecting: A Guide to Reading Interests in Genre Fiction.  Englewood, Colo.: Libraries Unlimited, 2006 [PS374.P63 H47 2006]

Herald, Nathan.  Graphic Novels for Young Readers : A Genre Guide for Ages 4-14. [ Beatley Reference Z5956.C6 PN6710 H47 2011]

Huck, Charlotte S. Children's Literature in the Elementary School. Boston: McGraw-Hill, 2004. [LB1575.5.U5 H79 2004]

Hughes-Hassell, Sandra and Jacqueline C. Mancall. Collection Management for Youth: Responding to the Needs of Learners Chicago: American Library Association, 2005. [ Z675.S3 H73 2005]

Kaleidoscope: a Multicultural Booklist for Grades K-8.  Urbana, Ill.: The Council, 2003.  [Z1361.E4 K34 2003]

Karp, Jesse.  Graphic Novels in Your School Library.  Chicago : American Library Association, 2012. [PN6710 .K28 2012]

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Knowles, Elizabeth. Understanding Diversity Through Novels and Picture Books. Westport, Conn.: Libraries Unlimited, 2007.   [Z1037 .K597 2007]

Kristo, Janice.  Adventuring with books : a Booklist for pre-K-grade 6 . Urbana, IL : National Council of Teachers of English, 2002.  [Z1037 .N346 2002 ]

Jweid, Rosman.  Building Character Through Multicultural Literature: A Guide for Middle School Readers.  Lanthan, MD:  Scarecrow Press, 2004.  [Z1037 .J935 2004]

Lima, Carolyn W. and John A. Lima.  A to Zoo: Subject Access to Children's Picture Books. Westport, Conn.: Libraries Unlimited, 2006. [Reference  Z1037 .L715 2006 and Reserves: Z1037 .L715 2006]

_____________. A to Zoo: Supplement to the 7th edition, Westport, Conn. : Libraries Unlimited, 2008. Reference  Z1037 .L715 2008 Suppl.

Lukenbill, W. Bernard.  Collection Development for a New Century in the School Library Media Center. Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press, 2002. [ Z675.S3 L8953 2002]

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Reid, Rob.  Children's Jukebox: the Select Subject Guide to Children's Musical Recordings.  Chicago: American Library Association, 2007. [ML156.4.C5 R45 2007]

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Last Updated: October 8, 2012