LibGuides: Children's Literature: Books at RSU Libraries

RSU Libraries has an extensive children's and young adult book collection of nearly 2,000 titles. It is located on the 2nd floor in the popular reading collection and includes fiction and nonfiction books. The library collects many book award winners including Caldecott, Newbery and Sequoyah awards. Books cover a variety of topics and reading levels.

Resources for Children's Literature

The following books and websites are excellent resources on children's literature & literacy.

The Oxford Encyclopedia of Children's Literature by Jack Zipes (Editor)
ISBN: 9780195146561
Historical Dictionary of Children's Literature by Emer O'Sullivan
ISBN: 9780810860803

Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University
The Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University is an an online database of abstracts of more than 5,000 picture books, and is an excellent resource for students and teachers who wish to find picture books on a specific subject.
Kirkus Children's Book Reviews
A well-known source for book reviews across genres, including children's literature.
The Horn Book
The Horn Book's website includes reviews of recently published children's and young adult books, interviews with authors and illustrators, and tips on how to use books in the classroom.
The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
One of the nation’s leading children’s book review journals that provides concise summaries and critical evaluations to help you find the books you need.
Reading Rockets: Classroom Libraries
Get tips on how to set up your classroom library to encourage book choice and support student learning.
Storyline Online
Videos of picture books read by actors from the Screen Actors Guild.