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Recommended Books (eBooks only)
Today, various books contain information about children's literature, literacy education, and related topics. Below are the current books that are most heavily used by Penn State faculty and students. If you'd like additional recommendations, contact the Children's Literature librarian Karla Schmit (University Park, kms454@psu.edu) or a librarian at your location.
Keywords for Children's Literature, Second Edition by ISBN: 9781479843695Publication Date: 2021Presents original essays on essential terms and concepts in the field.
Children's Literature by ISBN: 9781138667945Publication Date: 2019A conceptual overview of children's literature that presents its competing histories, its cultural contexts, and the theoretical debates it has instigated.
The Joy of Children's Literature by ISBN: 9781003015680Publication Date: 2024A textbook that provides in-depth coverage of children's literature with integrated reading methods in a concise, accessible format. Emphasizes that reading, writing, discussing, and finding pleasure in children's books are essential tools in being able to share the joy of children's literature with children themselves.
Teaching Multicultural Children's Literature in a Diverse Society by ISBN: 9781003321941Publication Date: 2023Provides foundational information on how and why to integrate diverse children's literature into the classroom, as well as a necessary historical perspective on cultural groups in the United States and context for how to teach children's literature in a way that reflects and sustains students' rich cultural backgrounds.
The Routledge Companion to Children's Literature and Culture by ISBN: 9781003214953Publication Date: 2023A comprehensive overview of print, digital, and electronic text for children ages zero to 13.
A Companion to Children's Literature by ISBN: 9781119038221Publication Date: 2022Offers an incisive and expansive collection of essays that discuss key debates within children's literature criticism.
