GUIDE TO SOURCES IN THE SCHOOL (S-)
COLLECTION
in the Social Sciences, Health, and Education Library
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
http://www.library.illinois.edu/sshel/s-coll/addlresources/scollectionguide.htm
TABLE OF CONTENTS
About the School (S-) Collection ......................................................................................... 1
Location of Materials ........................................................................................................... 2
Guides to Children’s Literature ............................................................................................ 2
Author, Illustrators, and Illustrations .................................................................................... 2
Bibliographies ...................................................................................................................... 4
Book Reviews.................................................................................................................... 10
Catalogs ............................................................................................................................ 10
Development and History of Children’s Literature ............................................................. 11
Background Information: Dictionaries and Encyclopedias ................................................ 12
Newbery, Caldecott, and Other Awards ............................................................................ 13
Poetry, Songs, and Fairy Tales ......................................................................................... 15
Storytelling and Plays ........................................................................................................ 15
Censorship ........................................................................................................................ 16
Major Non-Fiction Call Number Ranges ........................................................................... 17
Map of S-Collection
ABOUT THE SCHOOL (S-) COLLECTION
The School (S-) Collection in the Social Sciences, Health, and Education Library (SSHEL) consists of
more than 159,000 volumes of children's and young adult literature, both fiction and nonfiction, which
makes it the second largest collection of children’s literature in the United States, after the Library of
Congress. Included are children's classics, easy readers, picture books, folk literature, and mythology. In
addition, national award-winning and notable books, which encompass the areas of literature, science,
and the social sciences, are collected. Non-circulating copies, as well as one or more circulating copies, of
every Caldecott and Newbery winner are part of the collection. Comprehensive holdings of specific
authors and illustrators are maintained. The S-Collection contains a reference collection relevant to the
study of children's literature. Bibliographies, indexes, and biographical materials about children's authors
as well as encyclopedias and dictionaries of children’s literature are housed here. The S-Collection also
includes several magazines for children and journals related to the criticism of children's literature.
Children's literature is also held in the Center for Children's Books (CCB), a non-circulating collection of
16,000 volumes reviewed in the Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. More information about this
collection can be found at http://ccb.lis.illinois.edu/. Additional works pertaining to children’s literature can
be found in SSHEL Stacks and the Main Stacks. An excellent representation of historical children’s
literature dating back to the beginning of the nineteenth century is housed in the Rare Book & Manuscript
Library. The Rare Book & Manuscript Library also maintains a separate collection of children’s literature
and some instructional materials dating from the early 1600s to the present century.
S-Collection material is findable through the Online Library Catalog. Books that are located in the SSHEL
Oak St. Facility can be requested through the online catalog. Rare Book Oak St. books can be requested
for viewing in the Rare Book & Manuscript Library only. Reference materials are non-circulating. All other
materials have a loan period of two weeks.
LOCATION OF MATERIALS
All titles in this guide are located in the S-Collection Reference Collection unless otherwise noted.
 designates online books and reference material; including dictionaries, encyclopedias, and
handbooks; which can be accessed from the Library Catalog (http://vufind.carli.illinois.edu/vf-uiu/).
 designates online databases and journals; including abstract, index, article, review, and book review
databases; which can be accessed from the Online Journals & Databases
(http://openurl.library.uiuc.edu/sfxlcl3/az).
Questions? Contact SSHEL via email (sshel@library.illinois.edu), phone (217-244-1864), online
chat (http://www.library.illinois.edu/askus/), or in person (SSHEL North – Room 100 and SSHEL
South – Room 101, Main Library).
Print and PDF subject guides are updated yearly. The online subject guides may be updated more
frequently.
GUIDES TO CHILDREN’S LITERATURE
Lists of information sources such as books, journals, websites, and databases about a specific subject,
with corresponding brief descriptions.
S.011.62
G412c
The Children’s and Young Adult Literature Handbook: A Research and Reference
Guide. 2005.
Describes and evaluates information sources about children’s literature in the English
speaking world. Chapters cover reference books, bibliographies, periodicals, literary
awards and prizes, professional organizations, special collections, and internet resources.
All entries are annotated. A name index, subject index, and title index are included.
AUTHORS, ILLUSTRATORS, AND ILLUSTRATIONS
S.810.9
Au82
Authors and Artists for Young Adults. 1989- .
This reference series was intended to bridge the gap between Something About the
Author, which is for children, and Contemporary Authors, designed for adults. Each
teen-friendly entry contains biographical information, lists of published works, and
photographs.
S.011.62
R658b
2007
Black Authors and Illustrators of Books for Children and Young Adults. 2007.
Provides biographical sketches for 274 authors and illustrators. Entries includes
contact information, background, influences, achievements, awards, and bibliography
of published children’s and young adult books. Many of the authors and illustrators
have also provided a personal statement. A national listing of African-American
bookstores and a title index are also included.
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1987
Children’s Authors and Illustrators: An Index to Biographical Dictionaries. 4th
ed. 1987.
A comprehensive index to approximately 25,000 persons found in more than 450
reference books, with an aim to include all known writers and illustrators of children’s
books whose work is accessible in the English language. Alphabetical arrangement.
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S.860.9
C767
Contemporary Spanish-Speaking Writers and Illustrators for Children and
Young Adults: A Biographical Dictionary. 1994.
Listing of over 200 Spanish speaking authors of the 20th century in Latin America, the
United States, and Spain who write for youth. Each entry contains biographical
information and a list of books written and/or illustrated. Indexed.
S.809.89282
G79
Great Authors of Children's Books. 2014.
This biographical dictionary of selected authors of children's literature provides
"insight into the minds and lives of the people who have created some of the most
influential and beloved children's books of all time." This series is aimed at young
readers. Includes a glossary, suggestions for further reading, and an index.
S.809.003
G79
S.809
G79
Great Authors of Classic Literature. 2014.
Provides brief coverage of 61 authors of "classic" American and European literature
that children and teens might read in English classes. This series is intended for use
by young readers. Includes a glossary, resources for further reading, and an index.
Great Authors of Nonfiction. 2014.
This biographical dictionary of classic and contemporary nonfiction writers includes
essayists, poets, and journalists who also wrote narrative nonfiction, memoirs, or
other book-length works. Entries are brief and appropriate for young readers. Includes
glossary, resources for further reading and information, and an index.
S.026.1
M647i
Illustrators of Children’s Books: 1744-1945. 1947. Supplements cover 1946-1956,
1957-1966, and 1967-1976.
Each volume begins with an overview of the time period covered. While largely
focused on the United States and Europe, the last volume contains an essay on
Japanese picture books. Entries give basic biographical information. Includes
bibliographies and indexes.
S.016.8109
D331l
2003
Latina and Latino Voices in Literature: Lives and Works. Updated and expanded
ed. 2003.
Biographical information of 35 Latina/o authors. Includes quotations, photographs,
and list of the books written by each author. “Evaluating books for Bias” provides
guidelines for examining books for racist, sexist, homophobic, and other biased
attitudes.
Online 
Popular Nonfiction Authors for Children: A Biographical and Thematic Guide.
1998.
Includes biographical sketches, selected annotated bibliographies, and a brief
message directed specifically to children from each of the 65 authors profiled. Authortitle index and subject index are provided.
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So5
Something About the Author. 1971-.
Biographies of children’s and young adult authors and illustrators. Includes
photographs, comprehensive list of books written or illustrated, and references for
critical sources.
Online 
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St1
St. James Guide to Children’s Writers. 1999.
A comprehensive guide to English-language authors of works for children. Arranged
alphabetically by author’s last name, entries includes a brief biography, a complete list
of published works, and a critical essay written by an authority in the field of children’s
literature. Includes two appendixes, one focusing on pre-20th century children’s
authors and one on important foreign language writers of children’s books. Contains a
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nationality index, a title index and a reading list of general critical works on children’s
literature.
Q.S.820.9
T9185
1999
St. James Guide to Young Adult Writers. 1999.
Comprehensive guide to authors read by young adults. Organized alphabetically by
author’s last name, each entry includes a brief biography, a complete list of published
works, and a critical essay written by an authority in the field of children’s literature.
Nearly 500 authors are represented, including adult authors whose work is popular
with or studied by young adults. A nationality index, title index, and selected reading
list of general critical works on young adult literature are included.
S.809.89282
T26
Tenth Book of Junior Authors and Illustrators. 2008.
Provides 188 biographical and autobiographical sketches of prominent authors and
illustrators of children’s and young adult books. Selections were voted in by a
committee of children’s literature specialists. Names were gleaned from annual lists of
“Best Books,” award winners, and other core lists. It includes a cumulative index of
authors and illustrators for all ten editions of the series.
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M575t
A Treasury of the Great Children’s Book Illustrators. 1987.
Biographical sketches of thirteen artists, including Randolph Caldecott, Walter Crane,
Edward Lear, N.C. Wyeth, Edmund Dulac, Kate Greenaway, and Beatrix Potter.
Indexed by book title and illustrator. Includes samples of artwork.
S.010
D772w
The Who’s Who of Children’s Literature. 1968.
Alphabetical arrangement of over 300 authors of children’s literature from the early
nineteenth century to 1968. Emphasis is placed on British and American authors.
Each entry includes basic bibliographic information and a selected list of publications.
S.810.9
W939
Writers for Young Adults. 3 vols. 1997.
Provides information about the life and work of 168 authors. Selections were based
upon feedback from young adult literature researchers. Essays were written for an
intended audience of young people, but are also useful for teachers, librarians, and
parents. A supplement published in 2000 is also available [S.810.9 W9392000 and
online].
Online 
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Y48
Yesterday's Authors of Books for Children. 2 vols. 1977.
Each entry offers an overview of the life and work of children's authors and illustrators
who died before 1961. Quotes from diaries and letters are used extensively. Suggests
sources for more information.
BIBLIOGRAPHIES
Bibliographies are lists of citations of books, websites, journals, articles, and other resources about a
specific subject.
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2014
S.809.3
Z188a
A to Zoo: Subject Access to Children's Picture Books. 9th ed. 2014.
Guide to more than 17,500 children's picture books listed under nearly 1,350 subject
headings. Provides author and title lists with author and illustrator indexes.
Around the World with Historical Fiction and Folktales: Highly Recommended
and Award-Winning Books, Grades K-8. 2004.
About 800 fiction books, myths, and folktales published for grades K-8 are briefly
annotated. Entries are divided into three sections. Section I pertains to American
history and is arranged chronologically; Section II focuses on world history; Section III
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contains myths and folktales, arranged by culture and geographical area. Information
about any media adaptation of the books is also indicated.
S.011.62
B271b
2010
Best Books for Children: Preschool through Grade 6. 9th ed. 2010.
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B27b
2013
Best Books for Middle School and Junior High Readers: Grades 6-9. 3rd ed.
2013.
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B27b
2013
Best Books for High School Readers: Grades 9-12. 3rd ed. 2013.
These guides include fiction and non-fiction titles recommended for preschool,
elementary, junior and senior high school readers. Entries are arranged by subject
and include bibliographic information, review citations, publication and purchasing
information. Indexed by author, illustrator, title, and subject/grade level.
S.016.98
Sch65b
2003
The Best of Latino Heritage 1996-2002: A Guide to the Best Juvenile Books
about Latino People and Cultures. 2003.
An annotated list of noteworthy books that reflect the cultures of Latino people.
Arranged first by country/geographical area then alphabetically by author. A “series
roundup” lists series books which provide basic information about a particular topic or
country. Author, title, subject, and grade level indexes are included.
S.011.62
B28b
2008
Beyond Picture Books: Subject Access to Best Books for Beginning Readers.
3rd ed. 2008.
A bibliography of over 3,700 books intended for first readers (children from
kindergarten to third grade). Each book entry, listed alphabetically by author’s last
name, contains title, illustrator, publisher, publication date, series information,
subjects covered, reading level, and a short description. Also includes a subject
guide, title index, illustrator index, readability index, and series index.
S.016.973
R153b
2001
Black Books Galore! Guide to More Great African American Children's Books.
2001.
Identifies 450 books for and about African American children. Information about book
awards, such as the Coretta Scott King Award, appears near the end of the book.
Included are title, author, illustrator, and topic indexes. A companion volume, Black
Books Galore! Guide to Great African American Children's Books (1998), is also
available [S.016.973 R153b].
S.015.730625
B64437
Booklist’s 1000 Best Young Adult Books Since 2000. 2014.
This compendium of reviews represents the most noteworthy YA fiction and nonfiction
titles reviewed in Booklist between January 2000 and August 2013. It is intended to
support librarians, teachers and others to help teens develop a love of reading. YA
fiction titles are organized by genres of contemporary fiction, graphic novels, historical
fiction, mystery and suspense, and speculative fiction. YA nonfiction titles are
organized by subjects of arts, history, poetry, science, and social science. It also
includes an appendix of the top 50 YA books between 2000 and 2013 and an index.
S.016.81080928
Y821c
Children’s and Young Adult Literature by Latino Writers: A Guide for Librarians,
Teachers, Parents, and Students. 2002.
This guide provides publication and review information on literature for youth by Latino
writers to aid librarians, teachers, parents, and students in the discovery and selection
of such literature for personal and professional use. Entries are organized by type
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(novels/chapter books, short stories, folklore, drama, poetry and anthologies,
nonfiction, and resource materials) and information on Latino writers and publishers is
also covered. Includes index. See also the companion book: Picture Books by Latino
Writers: A Guide for Librarians, teachers, Parents and Students [S.016.81 Y825p]
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Online 
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Online 
Children’s Books About Religion. 1999.
Within the 17 chapters of this book, the author discusses 692 religious books
published after 1990. Older books are mentioned briefly at the end of each section.
Includes author, subject, and title indexes.
Core Collection for Children and Young Adults. 2008.
Organized by chapter, each section reviews current and classic award-winning books
for youth. Designed to help new libraries and librarians develop a children’s collection,
themes covered include classics, contemporary fiction, fantasy, historical fiction,
nonfiction, picture books, poetry, and traditional literature. Includes award index,
title/author/illustrator/translator index, character/themes/terms index, and related
subjects index.
S.016.8093876
F444e
Encountering Enchantment: A Guide to Speculative Fiction for Teens. 2007.
A guide to speculative fiction for young adult readers ages 12 through 18. Chapters
are organized by subgenre and books are listed alphabetically by author. Some
children’s and adult titles are included. Books written for young adults are
accompanied by series and title annotation while adult books include only annotations
for single titles. Reading levels, media versions, and award winners are also
indicated. Eight author interviews are interspersed throughout the work. Appendices
include suggested reading lists and a comprehensive list of additional resources.
Author, title, subject, and award-winning titles indexes are included.
S.016.80883876
L993f
2005
Fantasy Literature for Children and Young Adults: A Comprehensive Guide.
2005.
Guide to more than 7,600 fantasy novels and story collections for readers in grades 3
through 12. Chapters are arranged by type of fantasy and entries within chapters are
alphabetical by author’s last name. Each entry includes suggested grade level, an
annotation, bibliographic information, and review citations. Also includes a lengthy
introduction about fantasy literature for children and young adults, a list of outstanding
fantasy novels published between1960-2004, a list of award-winning fantasy arranged
by prize, author and illustrator index, title index, series index, and subject index.
S.016.80808
F447
Fiction, Folklore, Fantasy & Poetry for Children, 1876-1985. 2 vols. 1986.
A comprehensive guide for children's fiction, folklore, fantasy and poetry from 1876 to
1985. Compiled from Publisher's Trade List Annual 1873-1975, American Book
Publishing Record, and Books in Print. Entries can be accessed by title, award, author
and illustrator indexes.
Online 
Get Those Guys Reading!: Fiction and Series Books that Boys Will Love. 2012.
This work lists recommended fiction and series books of interest primarily to boys
aged 8-14. The book is divided into nine chapters by the theme or genre of the work.
Within each chapter the annotated bibliographies are divided into books for younger
and older guys. Each chapter has one or two spotlighted authors of books for boys
with a brief biography and a list of books recommended by the highlighted author. An
author and a title index are included.
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B581G
A Guide to Children’s Books about Asian Americans. 1995.
This book is divided into two parts. Part One provides information about major Asian
immigrant or refugee groups in the United States, and each group’s country of origin
and culture. Part Two annotates books written by or about members of the groups
covered and published between 1970 and 1993 for preschool through sixth grade.
S.016.027
L616h
High/Low Handbook: Best Books and Web Sites for Reluctant Teen Readers.
4th ed. 2002.
Most recommended books are written at the fifth-grade reading level and below, with
appeal to reluctant adolescent readers. Reading level, interest level, and summary
are provided as well as a directory of publishers. The Web sites provide additional
information on many topics covered in the recommended books. Arranged by subject.
S.011.62
G412h
Historical Fiction for Young Readers (Grades 4-8): An Introduction. 2008.
This book provides annotations for 80 of the best historical fiction for grades 4 through
8 published between 1993 and 2008. Annotations include setting, historical
background, point of view, themes, plot summary, how to introduce the book to
students, and important passages to read with students.
S.016.3058
K124
Kaleidoscope: A Multicultural Booklist for Grades K-8. 1994, 1997, 2001, 2003.
Annotated bibliographies of books published till 2001 featuring Native American,
African American, Asian American, or Latino American protagonists. Titles grouped
by subject, theme, genre, or the targeted audience. Author, illustrator, subject, and
title indexes included in each volume. Last edition in S-Collection Reference.
S.016.8108
D331L
Lesbian and Gay Voices: An Annotated Bibliography and Guide to Literature for
Children and Young Adults. 2000.
This bibliography lists more than 275 books that feature major and minor lesbian and
gay characters in books for young readers. Recommended age levels are indicated
along with notes, a summary, and any awards that have been won for each book.
Includes a chapter written for librarians, educators, and parents about how to support
lesbian and gay youth. Title, author, and topic indexes included.
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B583m
Mixed Heritage: Your Source for Books for Children and Teens about Persons
and Families of Mixed Racial, Ethnic, and/or Religious Heritage. 2012.
Provides an extensive annotated bibliography of books about characters of mixed
heritage, whether that be racial, ethnic, or religious heritage (i.e., Japanese-Italian;
Native American-African American; Cherokee-Seminole; Catholic-Baptist). The books
are organized by heritage into broader categories (African, American, Asian, Central
American, etc.), then further sorted into specific combinations of nationalities. It also
includes a section on religious heritage. All sections are organized alphabetically.
Includes biographies and author, title, person, and subject indices.
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C883n
Native North Americans in Literature for Youth: A Selective Annotated
Bibliography for K-12. 2013.
Presents annotated entries for fiction and non-fiction books featuring Native American
characters and culture, published from 1995-2013, with realistic and authentic
portrayals of native culture. Each entry provides grade levels of audience, a brief
annotation, and awards. Author and editor, illustrator and photographer, title, nations,
series, subject, book award, and grade/level indexes are all included.
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S.016.02855
M437p
Picture This: Picture Books for Young Adults: A Curriculum-Related Annotated
Bibliography. 1997.
This book is divided into 6 subject areas, containing annotated lists of picture books
for young adults. Also discusses exploring picture books with adolescents. Included
are professional resources and title, author, illustrator and subject indexes.
S.011.62
P81
Popular Picks for Young Readers. 2014.
This publication from the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) provides
a list of recently published books (2010-2012) that are well-reviewed and awardwinning, and also proven successes with young audiences (children 0-14).
Information is organized into reading levels, from board books and picture books up
through novels, informational books, and poetry. Each entry provides title, author,
publication information, and summary. Includes author/title index and three
appendices: books by age level, by genre/subject, and books for a diverse collection.
S.011.62
T366p
2009
Popular Series Fiction for K-6 Readers: A Reading and Selection Guide. 2nd ed.
2009.
This book is a guide to 1,200 book series. Annotations describe the series and list
genre, grade level, publication dates, and the order of books. There is a genre and
subject index as well as appendixes on series books for girls, boys, reluctant readers,
and ESL students.
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T36p
2009
Popular Series Fiction for Middle School and Teen Readers: A Reading and
Selection Guide. 2nd ed. 2009.
This book is a guide to 700 book series. Annotations describe the series and list
genre, grade level, publication dates, and the order of books. There is a genre and
subject index as well as appendixes on series books for girls, boys, and reluctant
readers.
S.011.62
F444p
Primary Genreflecting: A Guide to Picture Books and Easy Readers. 2010.
Designed to assist in choosing picture books and easy readers for children aged 2 to
8. Most titles were published between 1999 and 2009 and received positive reviews in
professional journals. Each entry contains a full citation, a brief annotation, and an
age range. Entries are grouped by topic, including everyday experiences such as
families and school, subjects of interest such as holidays and colors, and genres such
as mystery and historical fiction. Indexed by title, author, subject, awards, and
specialty stories.
S.028.1624
N143r
Rainbow Family Collections: Selecting and Using Children’s Books with
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Content. 2012.
Includes a synopsis, awards, professional review citations, and suggestions for
librarians considering acquisition for more than 250 books with LGBTQ content from
around the world. Also provides a short historical overview of LGBTQ books for
children, LGBTQ book awards, tips for developing welcoming library spaces, and
collection development guidance.
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F862r
Reality Rules!: A Guide to Teen Nonfiction Reading Interests. 2008.
Organizes over 500 popular nonfiction titles by genre and reading interests. For each
subject, it presents the appeal of that topic, recommendations for starting in the
genre, and fiction read-alikes, a term used to indicate a book or author with a similar
tone to another. Entries note age level as well as books that both teens and adults will
enjoy, books for boys, books suitable for book clubs, classic titles, and books for
reluctant readers. A 2nd edition, Reality Rules II (2012), is available online.
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S.813.09
C223r
Rocked by Romance: A Guide to Teen Romance Fiction. 2004.
A bibliography of romance novels (including series books) that are appropriate for
young adult readers ages 11 through 16. Chapters are arranged by subgenre and
annotations are arranged alphabetically by author and book title. Included is a history
of young adult romance fiction, a chapter on working with teen romance readers and
building the collection, a chapter on research materials, a sample core collection,
author/title index, and subject index.
Q.S.016.5078
P643s
Science Experiments Index for Young People. 4th ed. 2005.
An index to experiments and activities found in more than 870 elementary and
intermediate-level science books.
S.011.62
Si99
60 Years of Notable Children’s Books. 2003.
An annotated selection of books from the annual lists of Notable Children’s Books
selected by the Association of Library Service to Children. The entries cover the years
1940 through 1999 and are arranged chronologically into chapters and within chapters
alphabetically by author’s last name. Includes an appendix of theme lists, an authorillustrator index, and a title index.
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H412t
2011
Teen Genreflecting 3: A Guide to Reading Interests. 2011.
Organizes fiction for young adults by genre, subgenre, and theme. Author, title,
publication date, and reading level (middle school, junior high school, or senior high
school) are provided for all titles. Most titles include a brief descriptive annotation.
Includes an introductory chapter on serving teen readers, appendixes on further
resources, epic fantasy, and genre fiction for reluctant readers, and title, subject, and
author indexes.
S.011.62
Em364t
That’s Me! That’s You! That’s Us!: Selected Current Multicultural Books for
Children and Young Adults Presenting Positive, Empowering Images. 5th ed.
2002.
Annotates 6,258 in-print books written by or about people who have been
systematically marginalized in the United States on the basis of their races (colors),
ethnicities, classes, languages, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientations, and
other characteristics. Author, illustrator, title, and culture/ethnicity indexes are
provided.
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H147u
v.4
Using Picture Storybooks to Teach Literary Devices: Recommended Books for
Children and Young Adults. 2008.
Organizes well-reviewed picture books by the literary devices they employ to guide
teachers and librarians in using them in their literature curriculum. Each device is
briefly defined and the listing for each book, most published after 2002, includes a
brief summary, cross-references to other literary devices in the book, a description of
the art style, and a curriculum tie-in. Appendices list storybooks by author, title, art
style, and curriculum tie-in. A general index is included as well.
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W215v
Voices from the Margins: An Annotated Bibliography of Fiction on Disabilities
and Differences for Young People. 2002.
Lists picture books, middle-grade chapter books, and young adult novels that feature
characters with disabilities and differences. The majority of the titles were published
between 1998 and 2001. Title, author, age-level, and subject indexes are included.
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2012 Ed. Online
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What Do Children and Young Adults Read Next? 2002-.
This reader’s advisory tool is designed to match readers from preschool through high
school with books that reflect their interests and concerns. It guides both reluctant and
avid readers to new authors and titles for further reading. Twelve indexes assist in
locating titles for reading in favorite time periods or geographic locales, about special
subjects or characters, or for a particular age level.
BOOK REVIEWS
Resources that include reviews of books, either non-fiction or fiction, where a book is evaluated based on
content, style, and merit.
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C4362
Children's Book Review Index. 1965-.
Author and title index to reviews of children's materials in more than 400 publications.
Content is derived from the larger Book Review Index. Published annually.
Online 
The Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD).
Offers a wide range of information on children's literature. The database allows users to
search for titles by genre, age, grade, topic, author, illustrator, and other categories. It
contains more than 260,000 reviews of children's books—all full text searchable from 35
review sources.
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C537
Children's Literature Review. 1976-.
Presents significant passages from current published criticism of both contemporary and
older works for children. Published annually. Volume 151 and later volumes are only
available electronically.
Online 
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M972n
The New Press Guide to Multicultural Resources for Young Readers. 1997.
Contains over 1,000 critical reviews of multicultural children’s books for young readers in
grades K-8. Entries are first organized by theme or topic then by grade level. Features
essays that provide historical context and a pedagogical framework for facilitating
classroom use of multicultural literature.
CATALOGS
S.028.52
C5354
Children's Books in Print. 1969-.
Author, title and illustrator access to children's books published in the United States which
are currently available for purchase. Complete bibliographic information is given.
Published annually. See the companion volume also: Subject Guide to Children's Books
in Print. 1970- [S. 028.52 C53INDEXSUBJ]
S.026.11
W748c1
Children’s Core Collection. 2010A classified catalog of books, magazines, and online resources recommended for
preschool through sixth grade that are currently available. Published every five years with
annual supplements. The catalog was previously called Children’s Catalog (1909-2010).
Online 
S.027.821
J959m
ed.11 2014
Middle and Junior High Core Collection. 2014.
Provides an extensive, up-to-date list of books recommended specifically for students in
fifth to ninth grade (although some suggestions go up through 12th grade). The new
edition has added 2,000 titles and identification of the "most highly recommended" books.
Intended as a professional resource for librarians and school library media specialists.
Includes an author, title, and subject index.
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S.028.52074
Op3
The Opie Collection of Children's Literature: A Guide to the Microfiche Collection. 3
vols. 1990.
Three volume guide to the Opie Collection of Children's Literature on microfiche. Guide
covers pre-1850 fiction and is indexed by fiche number, author, title, and Opie number.
The microfiche collection is available at Illinois State University. Individuals may obtain
fiche through interlibrary loan.
S.026.11
T687o
The Osborne Collection of Early Children’s Books: A Catalogue. 2 vols. 1958.
Lists the contents of the Osborne collection held by the Toronto Public Library. Entries are
arranged by subject and then alphabetically by author. Each entry consists of a
bibliographic citation and an explanatory note if appropriate. Vol. 2 lists the items added to
the collection since the publication of the first volume. Vol. 1 also contains an introduction
by Edgar Osborne explaining his collection and its donation to the Toronto Public Library.
Both volumes contain indexes and Vol. 1 includes appendixes on illustrators and
engravers, publishers, booksellers, and printers. Facsimile editions of some books are in
the S-Collection and can be searched using “Osborne collection” as Note Words in an
Advanced Search (in Classic Catalog only). Information about these facsimiles is also
available in our Early English Children’s Books bibliography, available online:
http://www.library.illinois.edu/sshel/s-coll/findbks/s-collbibs/earlyeng.htm.
DEVELOPMENT AND HISTORY OF CHILDREN'S LITERATURE
S.741.642
B141a
American Picturebooks from Noah's Ark to the Beast Within. 1976.
The author presents a comprehensive look at 20th century picture books. Artists, editors,
authors, printers, printing techniques, and the psychology of picture book makers are a
few of the topics discussed. Examples and actual picture book illustrations are used
frequently. Index is included.
S.051.088054
C437
Children’s Periodicals of the United States. 1984.
Arranged alphabetically, this volume contains 423 entries, each on an individual American
children’s periodical. Each signed entry includes an analysis of the content, a
bibliography, index source, locations of libraries holding complete runs, and a publication
history. An introduction traces the development of children’s periodicals in America from
1789 through the early 1980s and the preface includes a detailed look at scholarly studies
on children’s periodicals. There are three appendices (alphabetical list by title,
chronological list by date of publication, and list publishing location) and an index.
S. 026.11
R813e
Early American Children’s Books. 1933.
Descriptive bibliography of 816 rare and early American children’s books in the personal
collection of A.S.W. Rosenbach. Entries are arranged by publication date. Includes a
lengthy introduction, illustrations of title pages, author/title index, printer/publisher index,
and short bibliography of references.
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MFICHE
011.62
B537e
SSHEL
Microform
Early Children’s Literature [microform]: The Birmingham Central Library Collection
to 1830. 1995.
Includes early juvenile fiction, fairy tales, chapbooks, periodicals, and non-fiction works.
Items in this collection date from 1530 to 1830, and represent 1,200 volumes by over 740
authors. A guide to the collection is available [MFICHE011.62B537eguide].
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S.011.6242
G443
Girls Series Books: A Checklist of Titles Published 1840-1991. 1992.
Provides an alphabetical index of American fiction series for girls published from 1840 to
1991. Each entry lists individual titles in the series, authors, publisher(s), and other notes
on publications. Author, publisher, and chronological indexes are included.
Online 
Keywords for Children’s Literature. 2011.
Presents original essays by scholars on the essential terms and concepts central to the
study of children’s literature. Includes a general index.
Online 
Making Americans: Children’s Literature from 1930 to 1960. 2013.
Examines children’s books and their authors from 1930 to 1960 and how they addressed
both directly and indirectly the major social issues of this turbulent time in their works for
children, including racial discrimination and segregation, gender roles, class differences,
the fate of Native Americans, immigration and assimilation, war, and the role of the United
States in the world. Includes a bibliography and general index.
S.820.9
L518o
The Oxford Companion to Australian Children's Literature. 1993.
Alphabetical guide to the predominant topics, titles, characters, authors and illustrators of
the last 150 years in Australian children's literature. Culturally significant radio and
television programs are also included. A bibliography and appendix of award winning
books are included.
S.809.89282
C226o
The Oxford Companion to Children's Literature. 1984.
An encyclopedic compendium of children's booklore. Alphabetical arrangement.
MFICHE
820.8
P91
Pre 1890 Australian Children’s Books Microfiche Package [microform]. 1994.
Contains the text of 297 books which are listed in A Bibliography of Australian Children's
Books [S.010 M896B]. A guide to the collection is available [MFICHE 820.8 P91GUIDE].
SSHEL
Microform
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: DICTIONARIES AND ENCYCLOPEDIAS
Background information can be found in reference sources, online or in print, such as dictionaries,
encyclopedias, and handbooks. Dictionaries contain brief definitions, usually only a sentence or two in
length. Encyclopedias provide a more in-depth description, usually a few paragraphs in length. Handbooks
contain descriptions that can be multiple pages and describe the development and future of a subject.
S.011.62
K634c
Companion to American Children’s Picture Books. 2005.
Contains more than 400 entries on authors, artists, works, and general topics related
to American picture books for children. Emphasis is given to critically acclaimed and
popular books as well as picture books of historical and scholarly interest. An
introduction to the definition and history of picture books is provided.
S. 809.8928203
C767
The Continuum Encyclopedia of Children's Literature. 2001.
2005 Ed. Online
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S. 809.89283
The Continuum Encyclopedia of Young Adult Literature. 2005.
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C767
The two encyclopedias describe the development, significant authors, and current
trends in children’s and YA literature, with emphasis on English-speaking authors and
works appearing in English translation. Contains about 190 topical entries and 2,100
biographical/critical entries on authors and illustrators of books for children and young
adults. Includes lists of award-winning YA books. Indexed.
S.813.09
H366d
Dictionary of American Children's Fiction: Books of Recognized Merit. 18591959; 1960-1984; 1985-1989; 1990-1994; 1995-1999.
These five volumes contain about 4,000 title, author, character and setting entries
from children's and young adult fiction books written between 1859 and 1999. Most
titles selected are award winners or finalists. Later volumes contain a listing of books
by awards won. All volumes include indexes.
S.813
H366d
Dictionary of American Young Adult Fiction, 1997-2001: Books of Recognized
Merit. 2004.
Contains 741 title, author, characters, and setting entries from 290 young adult books
by 242 authors. A list of books by awards and an index are included.
Q.S.
809.8928203
Ox22
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Children’s Literature. 4 vols. 2006.
Provides over 3,200 entries about children’s literature internationally from medieval
times to the 21st century. Focuses on the Anglo-American English-speaking world.
Online 
NEWBERY, CALDECOTT AND OTHER AWARDS
Online 
Gale Directory Library: Awards, Honors & Prizes. 1969-.
This directory contains contact information and brief descriptions for many different types
of awards, including over 100 children's literature awards from around the world. To find
children's literature awards, go to the Advanced Search tab and select "Awards, Honors &
Prizes" from the menu. In the search box, enter "children's literature" as a keyword. To
find information about a specific award or category of awards, add that term to your
search (e.g. "pura belpre" or "canada") to narrow the results.
S.027.625
C127
Caldecott Medal Books, 1938-1957. 1957.
Discusses medal winning books and authors. See also Newbery and Caldecott Medal
Books series.
S.010
C436
Children's Books: Awards & Prizes. 2005.
Guide to children's and young adult literature awards. Emphasis is on the United States
and other English speaking countries, but select international awards are covered. Entries
include a brief history and description of the award and a listing of award winners. Title
and person indexes included.
S.016.8108
St43c
Coretta Scott King Award Books: Using Great Literature with Children and Young
Adults. 2000.
This guide is divided into two main sections: the history of the award and suggestions for
curriculum use. A comprehensive list of the award winners and annotated bibliographies
are provided as a means of assisting in selection of titles and providing background
information. An index is included.
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S.011.62
Y825e
Ethnic Book Awards: A Directory of Multicultural Literature for Young Readers.
2005.
Alphabetically lists books that are winners and are honor or commended titles of seven
ethnic juvenile book awards, including awards that identify high-quality books about
Jewish, African-American, Latino, Caribbean, and Asian-American cultures. Subject index
and author index are provided.
S.011.62
P442n
Newbery and Caldecott Medal and Honor Books: An Annotated Bibliography. 1982.
Provides a brief summary of each Newbery and Caldecott Medal and Honor book, a
commentary on the text and illustrations, and a look at the trends apparent in the Medal
and Honor books.
S.016.813
G412n
2006
The Newbery/Printz Companion: Booktalk and Related Materials for Award Winners
and Honor Books. 3rd ed. 2006.
For each Newbery and Printz winner, this book provides author information and a plot
summary, identifies major themes and subjects covered in the text, recommends
passages suitable for reading aloud or retelling, and lists additional titles that are related
to the prizewinner. Titles are arranged chronologically, beginning with the first Newbery
award in 1922 and ending in 2006.
S.028.5
N424
1955
Newbery Medal Books, 1922-1955. 1955.
S.028.5
N424
1965
Newbery and Caldecott Medal Books, 1956-1965. 1965
S.028.5
N424
1975
Newbery and Caldecott Medal Books, 1966-1975. 1975.
S.028.5
N424
1985
Newbery and Caldecott Medal Books, 1976-1985. 1986.
S.011.62079
N428
The Newbery & Caldecott Medal Books, 1986-2000. 2001.
Series discusses each medal winning book and author. Includes the author's acceptance
paper, excerpts from the book, biographical notes and book and format notes. Series
continues as In the Words of the Winners.
S.028.5079
N423
The Newbery and Caldecott Awards: A Complete Listing of Medal and Honor
Books. 1986-.
Describes in full each of these prestigious medals awarded to children’s literature by the
American Library Association. A list of all of the winners follows the description. Included
are author, illustrator, and title indexes. The latest edition is the 2013 ed.
S.810.9
P5654
The Phoenix Award of the Children’s Literature Association, 1995-1999. 2001.
Provides a list of the winners and honor books of the Phoenix Award, which is awarded
twenty years after the original publication date to an English-language children’s book that
did not win a major award at the time of its publication. Included are the acceptance
speeches of the winners, a biographical sketch of the author, a bibliography, and scholarly
criticism on the authors’ work.
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S.810.9
B657w
Winning Authors: Profiles of the Newbery Medalists. 2003.
Written specifically for readers in grades 4-8, this book contains biographies of Newbery
Medalists from 1922 to 2002, including their personal and writing lives, lists of works,
other honors and awards they have received, and resources for further research. “Fun
facts about the Newbery Medalists” provides 76 interesting quiz questions.
POETRY, SONGS, AND FAIRY TALES
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The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Folktales and Fairy Tales. 2008.
In addition to containing information on well-known tales and historical movements in the
multidisciplinary field of fairy tales studies, this three-volume e-book contains definitions of
critical terms, concepts, and genres, as well as information on modern interpretations in
text, film, music, and other media. Entries are organized alphabetically, and the “Guide to
Related Topics” allows readers to view contents by title, medium, genre, region/language,
character/motif/theme, and creator. Each entry is signed and recommends additional
reading on the topic, both within the text and from external sources. Works of children’s
literature are included.
S.016.80881
B75i
Index to Children's Poetry. 1942. Supplement, 1954, 1965.
Dictionary index to collections of poems for children with title, subject, author and first line
entries. Continued by Index to Poetry for Children and Young People, 1964-1969
[S.016.8081B75in].
S.016.7846
P442i
Index to Children's Songs. 1979.
Title, first line and subject index to more than 5,000 songs and variations contained in 298
children's books published between 1909 and 1977.
S.016.398
Ea79i
1926
Index to Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends. 1926. Supplements cover 1937, 1949-1972,
1973-1977, 1978-1986, and 1987-1992.
Alphabetically arranged title index. Source of the story is listed after the title. Selected
years available online.
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S.016.8081
B75in
Index to Poetry for Children and Young People 1964-1969. 1972. Supplements cover
1970-1975, 1976-1981, 1982-1987, 1988-1992, and 1993-1997.
Title, subject, author and first line index to poems contained in collections. Continues
Brewton's Index to Children's Poetry.
S.398.8
Ox22
1997
The Oxford Dictionary of Nursery Rhymes. 1997.
The second edition to Opie’s classic text, this volume contains a comprehensive listing of
English nursery rhymes arranged in alphabetical order of the most prominent word in the
rhyme. Explanatory commentary is supplied for many of the entries and all contain the
original source. Also includes a lengthy introduction on nursery rhymes, black and white
illustrations from early works, an index of first lines, and an index of notable figures.
STORYTELLING AND PLAYS
S.011.62
F877b
Books Kids Will Sit Still for 3: A Read-Aloud Guide. 2006.
Annotated guide to approximately 1,705 titles that can be read aloud to children from
grades K-6. Categories consist of picture books, fiction, folk and fairy tales, myths and
legends, nonsense, poetry, biography, and nonfiction, which the author has field-tested.
The annotations consist of plot summaries, related titles, subjects, and lesson plan ideas.
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Online 
Booktalking Nonfiction: 200 Surefire Winners for Middle and High School Readers.
2014.
Provides an introduction to selecting and writing booktalks, summaries of a book
presented in a way that would interest someone in reading the book described. Focuses
on nonfiction books such as informational texts, biographies, and autobiographies.
S.016.3982
M145s
The Storyteller's Sourcebook: A Subject, Title and Motif Index to Folklore
Collections for Children. 1982.
Index to 556 folktale collections and 389 picture books. Each story is briefly summarized.
See also the follow-up version, which indexes folklore published between 1983 and 1999
[Q. S.016.3982 M145s2001]
S.372.642
M145s
The Storyteller's Start-Up Book: Finding, Learning, Performing, and Using Folktales
Including Twelve Tellable Tales. 1993.
Beginners’ guide to storytelling covering techniques, selection suggestions, and ways to
incorporate storytelling into the classroom. Each chapter concludes with a bibliography of
related titles for additional reading on the topic. Twelve stories, covering listening levels
from preschool to teen, are included. A list of cited works and an index are included.
CENSORSHIP
S.323.445
Am35b
Books Under Fire: A Hit List of Banned and Challenged Children’s Books. 2015.
Resource to support librarians and teachers in dealing with book challenges; also gives
suggestions on how to discuss with young readers the social issues often at the heart of
book challenges. Each featured challenged book includes a plot summary and review,
details of challenges, list of awards, and further reading and online resources. Includes an
index and six appendices with information on the first amendment, book censorship, the
top 100 most banned or challenged books from 2000-2009, banned children’s classics,
challenged Caldecott medal books, and challenged Newbery medal books.
Online
Challenged Children’s Books
http://www.library.illinois.edu/sshel/s-coll/findbks/addlbibs/challengedbooks/
This S-Collection guide lists challenged books by reading level: picture books, easy
reader/chapter books, and young adult books. It also cites additional print and web
resources about challenged books.
S.323.445
Am35hch
Hit List For Children 2: Frequently Challenged Books. 2002.
Select listing of frequently challenged children’s books compiled by the ALA Office for
Intellectual Freedom. Entries are arranged alphabetically by author and include a book
summary, listing of challenges and reasons behind them, a bibliography of reviews, where
to find background information on the author, awards and prizes won by the book, a
bibliography of literary criticism on the author, and a list of sources which recommend the
book. Includes an appendix on what the ALA does to help combat censorship.
Online 
S.323.445
Am35hyou
Online 
Hit List For Young Adults 2: Frequently Challenged Books. 2002.
A list of frequently challenged young adult books compiled by the ALA Office for
Intellectual Freedom. Chapters are organized alphabetically by title. Each chapter
includes a detailed summary of the book, listings of articles about the book and its author,
awards and prizes the book won, other books written about the book or its author, a listing
of challenges to the book, information about online resources for the book, and a list of
reviews of the book. Contains several appendixes about further reference works and
intellectual freedom sources as well as a foreword by young adult author Chris Crutcher.
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MAJOR NON-FICTION CALL NUMBER RANGES
Religions
Folktales, Fairy Tales, Myths, and Legends
Science
--Dinosaurs
--Plants
--Animals
Graphic Novels
Literature
Poetry
History
--U.S.
S.200-290
S.398
S.500
S.560
S.580
S.590
S.741.5
S.800-899
S.811
S.900-990
S.973
Oversized Q.S. books are shelved within the collection. Oversized F.S. books are shelved on oversize
book cases (see map).
July 2015
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