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In LS5603: Literature for Children and Young Adults, Literacy Matters cohort students read and evaluated a variety of current books published for children and young adults. They selected works by various prominent authors in each of the major types and genres of literature for young people. Then they read and evaluated each book based on literary elements, appeal to children, and relevant educational uses. They consult professional review sources, note awards won, and suggest related activities appropriate for children. These reviews were posted on original blogs created by each student. Their blogs are public and accessible by the world at large. Even the authors of some of the books students have reviewed have contacted the students to comment on their reviews.
ALSC Competencies:
IV. Knowledge of Materials
1. Demonstrates a knowledge and appreciation of children’s literature, periodicals, audiovisual materials, Websites and other electronic media, and other materials that contribute to a diverse, current, and relevant children’s collection.
2. Provides a wide and diverse variety of electronic resources, audiovisual materials, print materials, and other resource materials to best serve the needs of children and their caregivers.
3. Keeps abreast of new materials and those for retrospective purchase by consulting a wide variety of reviewing sources and publishers’ catalogs, including those of small presses, by attending professional meetings, and by reading, viewing, and listening.
7. Maintains a diverse collection, recognizing children’s need to see people like and unlike themselves in the materials they access.
8. Understands and applies criteria for evaluating the content and artistic merit of children’s materials in all genres and formats.
Follow the link for the complete: Literature Blog assignment.
Sample Page: Please follow the directions on the sample page.
Elena Baeza |
Reading with a Smile | Rolando Ramirez |
Children's Books Rockin' Roland Reviewed |
Deborah Carter |
Award-Winning Books | Anita Shaw |
Early Childhood Literacy Book Reviews |
Luz Earley |
La Luz Book Review Source | Mandy Sheffield |
Early Reading Reviewed |
Mindy Enderle |
Tales to Promote the Early Literacy Trail |
Amy Stafford |
Miss Amy Reads: Youth Literature Reviews |
Edgar Fuentes |
The Early Literacy Engine |
A. S. |
Never Enough Books: For Parents/Educators |
A. G. |
All the World is a Children's Book | Sabahat Vahidy |
Best of Kids' Lit |
Kerol Harrod |
Books to Read ALOUD! | Janelle Valera |
Contemplation Station: Janelle's Book Reviews |
Monica Nichols |
Story Explore: Books for Families | Cindi Wynia |
Cindi's World of Youth Literature |
Leah Oswald |
Engaging Picture Books Blog | April Zuniga |
Good Reads for Reluctant Readers |
Reference
Association for Library Service to Children. 2009. Competencies for Librarians Serving Children in Public Libraries. http://www.ala.org/alsc/edcareeers/alsccorecomps (accessed December 12, 2013).