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Childrens LiteratureHAMPTON UNIVERSITY: HARVEY LIBRARY Harvey Library maintains a small, yet growing collection of fiction and non-fiction materials for children and young adults, as well as reference materials concerning the selection, criticism, use, and history of childrens literature. The collection consists primarily of reference materials such as bibliographies and reviewing sources to aid in the selection and evaluation of childrens literature. The following resources are located either in the Reference Collection (Ref) on the first floor or in the Main Collection (Stx) on the fourth floor, unless otherwise indicated. These materials should help you to identify and evaluate desired childrens books, as well as to conduct biographical research on authors of childrens literature.As resources are located throughout the library, the location of specific items is indicated by the notation preceding its call number. The following chart outlines the location codes for items in Harvey Library and Hampton Universitys satellite libraries. Ref Reference CollectionFirst Floor Ref DeskAsk for items at the Reference DeskFirst Floor NewNew Book ShelfFirst Floor PeriodPeriodicals Department Second Floor Gov DocsGovernment Documents Collection Third Floor PeabPeabody CollectionThird Floor StxStacks / Main Collection Fourth Floor NursNursing LibraryFreeman Hall ArchArchitecture LibraryBemis Hall Music Music LibraryArmstrong HallTABLE OF CONTENTS9 African American Childrens Books Awards and Prizes Awards: Caldecott Medal Winners Awards: Coretta Scott King Awards Awards: Newbery Medal Winners Biographical Resources Criticism & Reviews Dictionary of Literary Biography Volumes Historical Materials Illustrators & Illustration Indexes & Abstracts Library of Congress Classification Library of Congress Subject Headings Multicultural Materials Online Databases Periodicals: Online Periodicals: Print Print Resources: Children Print Resources: General Print Resources: Young Adults Reference Books for Children Web SitesAFRICAN-AMERICAN CHILDRENS BOOKS African Encounter: A Selected Bibliography of Books, Films, and Other Materials for Promoting an Understanding of Africa among Young Adults (1963) Ref Z 3501 .A65 Black Books Galore! Guide to Great African American Childrens Books (1998) Ref Z 1361 .N39 R33 1998 Black Experience in Childrens Books (1974) Peab Z 1361 .N39 B2 1974 Great Books for African American Children (1999) Ref Z 1039 .B56 T68 1999 Introducing Children to Africa (1964) Ref Z 3501 .A65 We Build Together: A Readers Guide to Negro Life and Literature for Elementary and High School Use, 3rd edition (1967) Ref Z 1361 .N39 R77 1967A separate handout outlines additional books for children with African-American or inter-racial themes and characters, listing select books for children in each age group. Books included in the lists of Caldecott, Newbery, or Coretta Scott King Award winners are not duplicated on the handout. AWARDS AND PRIZES History of the Newbery and Caldecott Medals (1957) Ref Z 1037 .S648 Outstanding Books for Children and Young People: The LA Guide to Carnegie / Greenaway Winners 1937-1997 (1998) Ref PN 1009 .A1 B34 1998 Prizewinning Books for Children: Themes and Stereotypes in U. S. Prizewinning Prose Fiction for Children (1983) Ref PS 374 .C45 W44 1983AWARDS: CALDECOTT MEDAL WINNERS: 1938-CurrentInstituted in 1938, the Caldecott Medal, named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott, is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association. The award is presented to the illustrator or artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children published during the previous year. Additional information about the medal can be found at the Caldecott Medal Web site at . Runners up, recognized as Caldecott Honor Books, are also awarded annually. A comprehensive list of Caldecott Medal and Honor Books is located at . Please consult the separate handout entitled Caldecott Medal Winners for a list of the winners of this award since its inception in 1938. AWARDS: CORETTA SCOTT KING AWARD WINNERS: 1970-CurrentThe Coretta Scott King Medal, commemorating the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and honoring his widow, Coretta Scott King, for her continuing work for peace and world brotherhood, is presented annually by the Coretta Scott King Task Force of the American Library Associations Social Responsibilities Round Table. Each year, one author and one illustrator receive the award. Recipients are persons of African descent whose distinguished books promote an understanding and appreciation of the American Dream. Additional information about the medal can be found at the Coretta Scott King Medal Web site at . Runners up, recognized as Coretta Scott King Honor Books, are also awarded annually. In addition, the CSK Award Jury also chooses the Coretta Scott King New Talent Award winners to recognize emerging talent in the field. A comprehensive list of Coretta Scott King Medal Books, Honor Books, and New Talent Award winners is located at . Please consult the separate handout entitled Coretta Scott King Award Winners for a list of the winners of this award since its inception in 1970.AWARDS: NEWBERY MEDAL WINNERS: 1922-CurrentInstituted in 1922 as the first childrens book award in the world, the Newbery Medal, named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery, is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association. The award is presented to the author of the most distinguished American childrens book published during the previous year. Additional information about the medal can be found at the Newbery Medal Web site at . Runners up, recognized as Newbery Honor Books, are also awarded annually. A comprehensive list of Newbery Medal and Honor Books is located at . The purpose of the Newbery Medal remains as follows: To encourage original creative work in the field of books for children. To emphasize to the public that contributions to the literature for children deserve similar recognition to poetry, plays, or novels. To give those librarians, who make it their life work to serve childrens reading interests, an opportunity to encourage good writing in this field. Please consult the separate handout entitled Newbery Medal Winners for a list of the winners of this award since its inception in 1922.BIOGRAPHICAL MATERIALS Authors and Illustrators of Childrens Books: Writings on their Lives and Works (1972) Ref PN 1009 .A1 H58 Black Authors & Illustrators of Childrens Books: A Biographical Dictionary, 3rd edition (1999) Ref & Peab Z 1037 .R63 1992 British Childrens Authors (1976) Ref PN 1009 .A1 J56 Junior Book of Authors (1934) Ref PN 1009 .A1 K8 1934 Junior Book of Authors, 2nd edition (1951) Ref PN 1009 .A1 K8 1951 More Junior Authors (1963) Ref PN 1009 .A1 F8 Something About the Author (1971-Current) Ref PN 451 .S6 They Wrote for Children Too: An Annotated Bibliography of Childrens Literature by Famous Writers for Adults (1989) Ref PN 1009 .A1 A6 1989 Third Book of Junior Authors (1972) Ref PN 1009 .A1 D45 Yesterdays Authors of Books for Children (1977) Ref PN 451 .Y4 Author Page: Internet Public Library Authors on the Web Directories of Authors and Illustrators: Elizabeth Miller Index to Childrens Book Authors & Illustrators: Internet School Library Media Center Learning about the Author & Illustrator: Kay Vandergrift Yahooligans Authors CRITICISM & REVIEWS Childrens Literature Review (Volumes 1 to 52) Ref PN 1009 .A1 C5139DICTIONARY OF LITERARY BIOGRAPHY VOLUMES22American Writers for Children: 1900 - 1960 Ref PS 135 .A5 v. 2242American Writers for Children Before 1900 (1985) Ref PS 135 .A5 v. 4252American Writers for Children Since 1960: Fiction (1986) Ref PS 135 .A5 v. 5261American Writers for Children Since 1960: Poets, Illustrators, and Non-Fiction Authors (1987) Ref PS 135 .A5 v. 61The four American Writers for Children volumes (above) can also be accessed online via the Dictionary of Literary Biography online database produced by GaleNet at .141British Childrens Writers: 1880 - 1914 (1994) Ref PS 135 .A5 v. 141160British Childrens Writers: 1914 - 1960 (1996) Ref PS 135 .A5 v. 160161British Childrens Writers Since 1960 (1996) Ref PS 135 .A5 v. 161163British Childrens Writers: 1800 - 1880 (1996) Ref PS 135 .A5 v. 163The British Childrens Writers volumes are not currently available online.HISTORICAL MATERIALSThe following resources identify historical childrens literature. Because of infrequent use, most of these materials (those titles not followed by a call number) are not owned by Harvey Library. However, Reference staff can assist patrons in obtaining these items through interlibrary loan, if desired. Catalogue of the Collection of Childrens Books, 1617 - 1939, in the Library of the University of Reading. Reading, UK (1988) Catalogue of the Spencer Collection of Early Childrens Books and Chapbooks (1967) Childrens Literature: An Illustrated History (1995) On Order Childrens Reading: A Guide for Parents and Teachers (1928) Ref Z 1037 .T32 1926a Cobwebs to Catch Flies: Illustrated Books for the Nursery and Schoolroom 1700 - 1900 (1974) Dictionary of American Childrens Fiction, 1859-1959: Books of Recognized Merit (1985) Early American Textbooks, 1775-1900 (1985) Early American Textbooks: A Catalog of Titles Held by the Educational Research Library (1985) Early Childrens Books: A Collectors Guide (1983) East, West, North, and South in Childrens Books: An Annotated Regional Bibliography for Use in Grade and Junior High Schools (1939) Ref Z 1037 .W96 From Pilgrams Progress to Pinocchio: A Selection of Books Before 1900 from the Historical Collection of Childrens Literature at the University of Albany (1987) Little Truths Better Than Great Fables: A Collection of Old and Rare Books for Children in the Fort Worth Public Library (1976) Morality to Adventure: Manchester Polytechnics Collection of Childrens Books, 1840 - 1939 (1988) Osborne Collection of Early Childrens Books (1958) Old Childrens Books ILLUSTRATORS AND ILLUSTRATIONInformation on illustrators may also be found in some of the books listed above. Art of Childrens Picture Books: A Selective Reference Guide, 2nd edition (1995) Stx Z 1037 .1 .M37 1995 Authors and Illustrators of Childrens Books: Writings on their Lives and Works (1972) Ref PN 1009 .A1 H58 Black Authors & Illustrators of Childrens Books: A Biographical Dictionary, 3rd edition (1999) Ref & Peab Z 1037 .R63 1992 Contemporary American Illustrators of Childrens Books: Exhibition Rutgers University Art Gallery, New Brunswick, New Jersey (1974) Stx NC 975 .F73 Contemporary Illustrators of Childrens Books (1930) Stx NC 965 .M3 Early Childrens Books and their Illustration (1975) Stx PN 1009 .A1 P52 1975 Illustrators of Books for Young People, 2nd edition (1975) Ref NC 45 .W3 Illustrators of Childrens Books, 1744-1945 (1947) Ref NC 965 .M59 Illustrators of Childrens Books, 1946-1956 (1958) Ref NC 965 .M59 Illustrators of Childrens Books, 1957-1966 (1968) Ref NC 965 .M59 Inside Picture Books (1999) Stx BF 456 .R2 S685 1999INDEXES & ABSTRACTSUnless otherwise specified, the following print indexes, and others, are located in the Periodicals Department on Harvey Librarys second floor. Like the online databases, these materials can help researchers identify journal articles and other materials on a particular subject. Subscription dates vary for each index, and many subscriptions may not be current. See the Online Databases section of this guide for online resources which may contain current indexing. Ask for assistance at the Periodicals Desk. Biography and Genealogy Master Index Biography Index Book Review Digest Book Review Index Childrens Books in Print Ref & Stx Z 1037 .A1 C482 Childrens Book Review Index Stx & Ref Z 1037 .A1 C475 CIJE: Current Index to Journals in Education Education Index Horn Book Index Humanities Index Index to Childrens Poetry Ref PN 1023 .B72 Library Literature New York Times Book Review Index Readers Guide to Periodical Literature RIE: Resources in Education Subject Index to Books for Primary Grades (1943) Ref Z 1037 .R87 1943 Subject Index to Books for intermediate Grades (1943) Ref Z 1037 .R85 1943 Subject Index to Poetry for Children and Young People (1957) Ref PN 1023 .A5LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CLASSIFICATIONThe majority of Harvey Librarys collections are classified using the Library of Congress classification system. Materials related to childrens literature, including those listed here and others, can be found in both the Reference Collection on the first floor and in the Stacks on the fourth floor. The online catalog provides the location of each item. Items concerning childrens literature are primarily located in those areas of each collection designated by the following prefixes of the Library of Congress classification scheme. PN 1008.2 1009.5Juvenile Literature Z 1037 1039Books for Special Classes of Persons, Institutions, etc.LIBRARY OF CONGRESS SUBJECT HEADINGSThe following are select headings which you may use in the online catalog to perform a subject search for childrens literature. For example, once in the online catalog (HU WebCat), type Childrens literature (or another of the following suggestions) in the search box and click the Subject icon. AfricaJuvenile literature Afro-American artistsBiographyDictionaries Afro-American authorsBiographyDictionaries Afro-AmericansJuvenile literature ArtistsBlackBiographyDictionaries AuthorsBlackBiographyDictionaries Child authors Childrens books Childrens literature Childrens literatureHistory and criticism Childrens periodicals Childrens poetry Childrens stories Childrens writings ChildrenBooks and reading Childrens literatureAmericanAfro-American authorsBio-bibliographyDictionaries Childrens literatureAmericanIllustrationsBio-bibliographyDictionaries Childrens literatureBlack authorsBio-bibliographyDictionaries ChildrenUnited StatesBooks and reading Illustrated booksChildrensBibliography Illustrated booksChildrensExhibitions Illustrated childrens books Illustration of books Illustration of booksUnited States-Exhibitions Illustrators IllustratorsBiographyDictionaries Youths periodicalsOr you may append Juvenile literature to the end of another subject on which you would like childrens materials. For example, type AnimalsJuvenile literature.MULTICULTURAL MATERIALS Cultural Conformity in Books for Children: Further Readings in Racism (1977) Stx PN 1009 .Z6 C8 Multi-Ethnic Books for Young Children (1974) Ref Z 1037 .9 .G7 New Press Guide to Multicultural Resources for Young Readers (1997) Ref Z 1037 .N57 1997ONLINE DATABASESThe following databases, and others, are available online from Harvey Librarys homepage at by clicking on the Online Databases link from the menu under Resources & Collections. Printed user guides are available in the pamphlet rack near the Reference Desk for each database. Ask for assistance with the selection or use of databases at the Reference Desk or call Reference staff at (757) 727-5379. Academic Search Elite Biography and Genealogy Master Index Book Review Digest Contemporary Authors Contemporary Literary Criticism Select Dictionary of Literary Biography Education Abstracts ERIC Expanded Academic ASAP IDEAL JStor: Arts & Sciences Collection Library Literature Literature Resource Center (LRC) MLA International BibliographyPERIODICALS: ONLINE ALAN Review Booklist Bulletin for the Center of Childrens Books Childrens Literature Monthly Newsletter Circle Time e-zine Collecting Childrens Books Horn Book Magazine Imagine Notes from the Windowsill Scoop: Childrens Book News School Library Journal Online PERIODICALS: PRINT Unless otherwise specified, these periodicals, and others, are arranged alphabetically by title on the second