Dictionary of American Children's Fiction, 1990-1994

Dictionary of American Children's Fiction, 1990-1994

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  • Author: Agnes Regan Perkins
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
  • ISBN: 1567507905
  • Category : Literary Criticism
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 490

Written for librarians, teachers, and researchers, this is the second five-year supplement to the authors' Dictionary of American Children's Fiction, 1960-1984 (Greenwood, 1986). Its 567 entries cover 189 award-winning children's books by 136 authors published from 1990 to 1994. Included are concise critical reviews of novels, biographical profiles of authors, and descriptions of memorable characters. An appendix lists books by the awards they have won, and an extensive index allows complete access to the wealth of material contained within this reference work. Included are alphabetically arranged entries for those works that critics have singled out to receive awards or have placed on citation lists during the five years covered by the volume. The reference also contains biographical entries for leading authors of children's fiction, with entries focusing on how the author's life relates to children's literature and to particular works in this dictionary. The volume provides a list of awards, along with an appendix classifying individual works by the awards they have won. An extensive index provides full access to the wealth of information in this book.


Dictionary of American Children's Fiction, 1990-1994

Dictionary of American Children's Fiction, 1990-1994

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  • Author: Alethea Helbig
  • Publisher: Greenwood
  • ISBN: 0313287635
  • Category : Literary Criticism
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 0

Critical commentary on those books that have been singled out for awards or have been placed on citation lists.


Dictionary of American Young Adult Fiction, 1997-2001

Dictionary of American Young Adult Fiction, 1997-2001

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  • Author: Agnes Regan Perkins
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
  • ISBN: 0313061505
  • Category : Literary Criticism
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 584

Young adult readers have special needs and concerns, and librarians have become increasingly interested in selecting books suitable for them. This reference provides information about 290 books for young adults. These books received major awards between 1997 and 2001, reflect the voices of 242 different authors, and range from new to familiar themes. Included are nearly 750 alphabetically arranged entries for individual works, authors, characters, and settings. Many of these books were originally written for adults but have become popular among younger readers. Entries for works provide plot summaries and critical assessments, while author entries focus on those aspects of the writers' lives most relevant to literature for young people. The reference is a valuable selection tool for librarians and teachers and a useful guide for students.


Reference Sources for Small and Medium-sized Libraries, Eighth Edition

Reference Sources for Small and Medium-sized Libraries, Eighth Edition

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  • Author: Jack O'Gorman
  • Publisher: American Library Association
  • ISBN: 0838912125
  • Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 312

Focusing on new reference sources published since 2008 and reference titles that have retained their relevance, this new edition brings O’Gorman’s complete and authoritative guide to the best reference sources for small and medium-sized academic and public libraries fully up to date. About 40 percent of the content is new to this edition. Containing sources selected and annotated by a team of public and academic librarians, the works included have been chosen for value and expertise in specific subject areas. Equally useful for both library patrons and staff, this resource Covers more than a dozen key subject areas, including General Reference; Philosophy, Religion, and Ethics; Psychology and Psychiatry; Social Sciences and Sociology; Business and Careers; Political Science and Law; Education; Words and Languages; Science and Technology; History; and Performing Arts Encompasses database products, CD-ROMs, websites, and other electronic resources in addition to print materials Includes thorough annotations for each source, with information on author/editor, publisher, cost, format, Dewey and LC classification numbers, and more Library patrons will find this an invaluable resource for current everyday topics. Librarians will appreciate it as both a reference and collection development tool, knowing it’s backed by ALA’s long tradition of excellence in reference selection.


100 Most Popular African American Authors

100 Most Popular African American Authors

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  • Author: Bernard A. Drew
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
  • ISBN: 0313090440
  • Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 373

Here's a one stop resource, containing 100 profiles of your favorite contemporary African American writers, along with complete lists of their works. Focusing on writers who have made their mark in the past 25 years, this guide stresses African American writers of popular and genre literature-from Rochelle Alers and Octavia Butler, and Samuel Delaney to Walter Mosley, and Omar Tyree, with a few classic literary giants also included. Short profiles provide an overview of the author's life and summarize his or her writing accomplishments. Many are accompanied by black-and-white photos of the author. The biographies are followed by a complete list of the author's published works. Where can you find information about popular, contemporary African American authors? Web sites can be difficult to locate and unreliable, particularly for some of the newer authors, and their contents are inconsistent and often inaccurate. Although there are a number of reference works on African American writers, the emphasis tends to be on historical and literary authors. Here's a single volume containing 100 profiles of your favorite contemporary African American writers, along with lists of their works. Short profiles provide an overview of the author's life and summarize his or her writing accomplishments. Many are accompanied by black-and-white photos of the author. The biographies are followed by a complete list of the author's published works. Focusing on writers who have made their mark in the past 25 years, this guide covers African American writers of popular and genre literature—from Rochelle Alers, Octavia Butler, and Samuel Delaney to Walter Mosley, Omar Tyree, and Zane. A few classic literary giants who are popular with today's readers are also included—e.g., Maya Angelou, Toni Morrison, and Richard Wright. Readers who want to know more about their favorite African American authors or find other books written by those authors, students researching AA authors for reports and papers, and educators seeking background information for classes in African American literature will find this guide invaluable. (High school and up.)


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  • Author: Martha T. Mooney
  • Publisher: H. W. Wilson
  • ISBN: 9780824209070
  • Category : Books
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 1288

- Excerpts from and citations to reviews of more than 8,000 books each year, from 109 publications. - Electronic version with expanded coverage, and retrospective version available, see p. 5 and p. 31. - Pricing: Service Basis-Books.


Bowker's Best Reference Books: Author index. Title index

Bowker's Best Reference Books: Author index. Title index

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  • Category : Best books
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 518

Contains approximately 20,000 mostly English language sources for academic libraries of all sizes.


Reference Sources for Small and Medium-sized Libraries

Reference Sources for Small and Medium-sized Libraries

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  • Author: Jack O'Gorman
  • Publisher: ALA Editions
  • ISBN:
  • Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 358

This guide to reference sources covers a wide range of topics in a variety of formats including print, websites, CD-ROMs, and electronic databases.


Dictionary of American Children's Fiction, 1995-1999

Dictionary of American Children's Fiction, 1995-1999

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  • Author: Alethea K. Helbig
  • Publisher: Greenwood
  • ISBN: 0313303894
  • Category : Literary Criticism
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 0

Children's literature mirrors changes in society, and books singled out for recognition reflect the standards and different interests of awards committees. This reference is a guide to American children's books that won awards between 1995 and 1999. Included are more than 750 alphabetically arranged entries for authors, titles, characters, and settings related to nearly 250 books. The volume demonstrates the growing number of multicultural works and novels about nontraditional families, while it also shows the continuing importance of historical fiction and the waning appeal of traditional adventure novels.


Book Review Index

Book Review Index

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  • Category : Books
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 1520

Vols. 8-10 of the 1965-1984 master cumulation constitute a title index.