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Recommended Books in Spanish for Children and Young Adults: 2004-2008
Following the same format as the highly praised 2000-2004 edition, Recommended Books in Spanish for Children and Young Adults, 2004-2008 is an outstanding reference tool that includes annotated entries for more than 1,200 books in Spanish published between 2004 and 2008 in the U.S., Spain, Mexico, Venezuela, and Argentina. Each entry includes an extensive critical annotation, title in Spanish as well as English, tentative grade level, and approximate price.
The books have been selected because of their quality of art and writing, presentation of material and appeal to the intended audience, and support the informational, educational, recreational and personal needs of Spanish speakers from preschool through the twelfth grade. Whether used for the development and support of an existing library collection or for the creation of a new library serving Spanish-speaking young readers, the books in this volume are of value to Spanish-speaking children and young adults (or those who wish to learn Spanish).
This volume is arranged in four Reference, Nonfiction (Philosophy, Psychology, Religion, Social Science, Folklore, Language, Science, Technology, Health and Medicine, The Arts, Recreation and Sports, Literature, Poetry, Geography, History, and Biography), Publishers' Series, and Fiction (Easy Books, General Fiction and Graphic Novels). This volume also includes an appendix of merchants who sell books in Spanish, as well as author, title, and subject indexes.
The books have been selected because of their quality of art and writing, presentation of material and appeal to the intended audience, and support the informational, educational, recreational and personal needs of Spanish speakers from preschool through the twelfth grade. Whether used for the development and support of an existing library collection or for the creation of a new library serving Spanish-speaking young readers, the books in this volume are of value to Spanish-speaking children and young adults (or those who wish to learn Spanish).
This volume is arranged in four Reference, Nonfiction (Philosophy, Psychology, Religion, Social Science, Folklore, Language, Science, Technology, Health and Medicine, The Arts, Recreation and Sports, Literature, Poetry, Geography, History, and Biography), Publishers' Series, and Fiction (Easy Books, General Fiction and Graphic Novels). This volume also includes an appendix of merchants who sell books in Spanish, as well as author, title, and subject indexes.
424 pages, Hardcover
First published December 23, 2008
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June 18, 2012Bibliographical Reference
Name: Michelle David
Schon, I. (2009). Recommended books in Spanish for children and young adults. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press.
Dewey: 011.6
Reading Level: Adult Professional Resource
Category: Nonfiction Reference/Bibliographical
Review Citation:
Thornley, A. (2010). [Review of the book Recommended books in Spanish for children and young adults]. Collection Management, 35(2), 113-115.
Description: A reference book with annotated titles (more than 1,200) of children’s books published between 2004-2008. Annotations include the price and grade level recommendation. Titles are listed in Spanish as well as English.
Relevance and Relationship: This book will help to support the needs of Spanish-speaking learners with the school from pre-school through 12th grade. Cost is $55.
Purpose: To promote multiculturalism in the library media center utilizing updated books printed in another language.
Validity: The books selected have been included for their quality of art and writing, general appeal and support of the informational and educational needs of the Spanish speaking learner.
Format: The print volume is arranged in 4 sections overall.
Arrangement and Presentation: This book is organized well and provides useful information for the librarian to consider when ordering books for the library media center.
Diversity: This reference tool will ensure that a library is serving the needs of its Spanish speaking population. Children can feel comfortable reading in their native language, while also learning and increasing their vocabularies. Supports a diverse learning environment at multiple grade levels. This could also be used to support elementary Spanish programs for English students who wish to learn Spanish.
Name: Michelle David
Schon, I. (2009). Recommended books in Spanish for children and young adults. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press.
Dewey: 011.6
Reading Level: Adult Professional Resource
Category: Nonfiction Reference/Bibliographical
Review Citation:
Thornley, A. (2010). [Review of the book Recommended books in Spanish for children and young adults]. Collection Management, 35(2), 113-115.
Description: A reference book with annotated titles (more than 1,200) of children’s books published between 2004-2008. Annotations include the price and grade level recommendation. Titles are listed in Spanish as well as English.
Relevance and Relationship: This book will help to support the needs of Spanish-speaking learners with the school from pre-school through 12th grade. Cost is $55.
Purpose: To promote multiculturalism in the library media center utilizing updated books printed in another language.
Validity: The books selected have been included for their quality of art and writing, general appeal and support of the informational and educational needs of the Spanish speaking learner.
Format: The print volume is arranged in 4 sections overall.
Arrangement and Presentation: This book is organized well and provides useful information for the librarian to consider when ordering books for the library media center.
Diversity: This reference tool will ensure that a library is serving the needs of its Spanish speaking population. Children can feel comfortable reading in their native language, while also learning and increasing their vocabularies. Supports a diverse learning environment at multiple grade levels. This could also be used to support elementary Spanish programs for English students who wish to learn Spanish.
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May 3, 2014Schon, I. (2009). Recommended books in Spanish for children and young adults: 2004 Through 2008. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press.
Review: School Library Journal - http://eds.a.ebscohost.com.libsrv.wku...
Reference Type: Bibliography
Call Number: 011.6
Content Scope: This author of this book provides a bibliography of both fiction and non-fiction resources for Spanish speaking/reading students.
Accuracy, Authority, Bias: The author was a world renowned expert on Spanish books for children giving her credibility for organizing this bibliography. The book has been reviewed by many scholarly journals with very positive results.
Arrangement and Presentation: The book is organized with a section of reference materials, non-fiction, and fiction.
Relation to similar works: There is no resource like this in the library. With a growing number of Spanish speaking students at the school, this reference will be of value to the SLMS in selecting books to meet the needs of students.
Timeliness and Permanence: This reference book is up to date as of 2008. As good literature for children is timeless, much of this resource will be valuable for some time to come.
Accessibility and Diversity: Teachers and other faculty will be able to utilize this resource to choose books appropriate for the students in their classes or school.
Cost: $52.80
Review: School Library Journal - http://eds.a.ebscohost.com.libsrv.wku...
Reference Type: Bibliography
Call Number: 011.6
Content Scope: This author of this book provides a bibliography of both fiction and non-fiction resources for Spanish speaking/reading students.
Accuracy, Authority, Bias: The author was a world renowned expert on Spanish books for children giving her credibility for organizing this bibliography. The book has been reviewed by many scholarly journals with very positive results.
Arrangement and Presentation: The book is organized with a section of reference materials, non-fiction, and fiction.
Relation to similar works: There is no resource like this in the library. With a growing number of Spanish speaking students at the school, this reference will be of value to the SLMS in selecting books to meet the needs of students.
Timeliness and Permanence: This reference book is up to date as of 2008. As good literature for children is timeless, much of this resource will be valuable for some time to come.
Accessibility and Diversity: Teachers and other faculty will be able to utilize this resource to choose books appropriate for the students in their classes or school.
Cost: $52.80
June 22, 2012
Schon, I. (2009). Recommended books in Spanish for children and young adults. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press.
Reviewed by: Melanie Wyatt
Category: Bibliographical Reference
Call #: REF 011.62 SCH
Price: $ 65.00
Description: This bibliographical reference offers readers over 1,300 book titles published in Argentina, Mexico, Spain, the United States, and Venezuela. This item is a must have for library media centers that serve students researching the Spanish culture.
Content/scope: The purpose of the book, content and scope are geared towards all students. Titles in both English and Spanish are used so that all learners have a better understanding of the text. Students and teachers would definitely benefit from the inclusion of this bibliography in the library media center.
Accuracy/Authority: This bibliography includes up to date information and was published within the last five years. This book has been reviewed in Teacher Librarian, VOYA, and Reference Reviews.
Arrangement/Presentation: The format for this book is print.
Diversity: This bibliography is essential for the library media specialist interested in building their Spanish collection.
Reviewed by: Melanie Wyatt
Category: Bibliographical Reference
Call #: REF 011.62 SCH
Price: $ 65.00
Description: This bibliographical reference offers readers over 1,300 book titles published in Argentina, Mexico, Spain, the United States, and Venezuela. This item is a must have for library media centers that serve students researching the Spanish culture.
Content/scope: The purpose of the book, content and scope are geared towards all students. Titles in both English and Spanish are used so that all learners have a better understanding of the text. Students and teachers would definitely benefit from the inclusion of this bibliography in the library media center.
Accuracy/Authority: This bibliography includes up to date information and was published within the last five years. This book has been reviewed in Teacher Librarian, VOYA, and Reference Reviews.
Arrangement/Presentation: The format for this book is print.
Diversity: This bibliography is essential for the library media specialist interested in building their Spanish collection.
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December 1, 2013Schon, I. (2009). Recommended books in Spanish for children and young adults, 2004-2008. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press.
Citation by: Sheba Ramsey
Type of Reference: Bibliographical Reference
Call Number: 011.62
Content/Scope: This reference is intended as a resource for teachers enhancing bi-lingual material. Stories are versatile and appealing to students.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: This reference is printed by a well-known source. Reviews suggest it to be accurate and up to date at publication.
Arrangement/Presentation: The content is arranged alphabetically and by grade level. There is over 1,200 entries. Material is chosen based on the Spanish to English translation quality.
Relation to other works: This bibliography is comparable to others. It differs in the Spanish content.
Accessibility/Diversity: While this reference is suitable for all students. It is better used as a resource for teachers. It is an excellent source for any librarian wanting to increase the sections with Spanish content.
Cost: $55.00
Professional Review: Thornley, Amy T. Collection Management, April/June 2010, Vol. 35 Issue 2, p113-115
Citation by: Sheba Ramsey
Type of Reference: Bibliographical Reference
Call Number: 011.62
Content/Scope: This reference is intended as a resource for teachers enhancing bi-lingual material. Stories are versatile and appealing to students.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: This reference is printed by a well-known source. Reviews suggest it to be accurate and up to date at publication.
Arrangement/Presentation: The content is arranged alphabetically and by grade level. There is over 1,200 entries. Material is chosen based on the Spanish to English translation quality.
Relation to other works: This bibliography is comparable to others. It differs in the Spanish content.
Accessibility/Diversity: While this reference is suitable for all students. It is better used as a resource for teachers. It is an excellent source for any librarian wanting to increase the sections with Spanish content.
Cost: $55.00
Professional Review: Thornley, Amy T. Collection Management, April/June 2010, Vol. 35 Issue 2, p113-115
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November 22, 2012Schon, I. (2009). Recommended books in Spanish for children and young adults, 2004-2008. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press.
By: Jayne Wilson
Reference Type: Bibliography
Call Number: 011.6
Description: Bibliographic review of Spanish language books
Review Source: Mosquera, F. (2009). [Recommended Books in Spanish for Children and Young Adults]. School Library Journal, 55(7), 112.
Relevance and Relationship: $55, an addition to aid ELL and Hispanic population in the school
Purpose: Bibliographic tool that can aid teachers and LMS is Spanish language collection
Validity: Professionally reviewed, reputable publisher, published within the last 3 years so titles should be decently current
Format: 414 pages, index, CIP data
Arrangement and Presentation: 1,231 titles arranged alphabetically by author; includes grade level
Diversity: Addresses Spanish speaking students’ reading needs in various genres
By: Jayne Wilson
Reference Type: Bibliography
Call Number: 011.6
Description: Bibliographic review of Spanish language books
Review Source: Mosquera, F. (2009). [Recommended Books in Spanish for Children and Young Adults]. School Library Journal, 55(7), 112.
Relevance and Relationship: $55, an addition to aid ELL and Hispanic population in the school
Purpose: Bibliographic tool that can aid teachers and LMS is Spanish language collection
Validity: Professionally reviewed, reputable publisher, published within the last 3 years so titles should be decently current
Format: 414 pages, index, CIP data
Arrangement and Presentation: 1,231 titles arranged alphabetically by author; includes grade level
Diversity: Addresses Spanish speaking students’ reading needs in various genres
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