Children's Literature in Action: A Librarian's Guide, 3rd Edition (Library and Information Science Text Series) by Sylvia M. Vardell, Libraries Unlimited

by Sylvia M. Vardell

This practitioner-oriented introduction to literature for children ages 5–12 covers the latest trends, titles, and tools for choosing the best books and materials as well as for planning fun and effective programs and activities.• Includes recommendations and evaluations of digital ebooks, apps, and ...

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About the author

Sylvia Vardell is Professor in the School of Library and Information Studies at Texas Woman's University and teaches courses in literature for children and young adults. She has authored or co-authored more than 100 published articles, more than 25 book chapters and given more than 150 presentations at national and international conferences.


She served as co-editor of the international journal, BOOKBIRD and on several national award committees including the ALA Caldecott Award, Legacy Award, the NCTE Orbis Pictus Award for nonfiction, and the NCTE Award for Poetry. She has received grants from the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation, NCTE, the ALAN Foundation, the Texas Library Association, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. She has also taught at the University of Zimbabwe in Africa as a Fulbright scholar. She is the 2014 recipient of the Scholastic Library Publishing Award. In her spare time, she loves to travel, shop, all things Star Wars, and sees 100 movies a year.

Reviews

[Chaos & Confetti · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book for a children's literature course I am taking as a part of a school librarianship program. Reading about one chapter a week, I appreciated what the text had to offer. This is still a textbook, so it can be dry and wordy at points, but the information is well organized and effectively presented.

This book does well as a simple overview of children’s literature: its history along with its many genres and forms. I believe someone simply wanting to know more about children’s literature would be happy with this book. However, Vardell also does well providing insight on how librarians should approach these texts and how they can use them within their own libraries and for their own lessons.

While I’m sure most people won’t be rushing out to grab a textbook just for fun, if anyone does need a resource for children’s literature, especially as it pertains to school libraries or libraries in general, this text is a great choice.

[Valerie Patrick · Rating 3 out of 5]

"our job is to maintain or even enhance that wonder"

[Allie P · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful overview of the major genres of children's literature. The writing is clear and engaging, and the side panels offer plentiful examples and illustrations.