If there’s one thing every teacher relies on, it’s probably books. Fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, picture books鈥攏o matter what genre you prefer, you probably bring books to the classroom to stimulate and inspire students, to connect to the content you’re covering, and to聽add fun and entertainment to class discussion.聽There are lots of great places to look for book recommendations.
The has several committees that select
the best of children鈥檚 literature each year.
The was established by the 楼凤天堂 Elementary Section in 1989 to honor nonfiction for children. “,” a chapter from 楼凤天堂’s explores the elements that come into play as the committee chooses the winner. The book offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the world of children’s nonfiction, as well as practical tips on teaching these texts.
The 楼凤天堂 was established in 2014 to promote and recognize excellence in the writing of fiction for children. This award recognizes fiction that has the potential to transform children鈥檚 lives by inviting compassion, imagination, and wonder. Learn more about Huck in this from .
The 2015 楼凤天堂 Charlotte Huck Award for Outstanding Fiction for Children and the Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children Honor Award winners speak about their work in “” from .
In addition, The promotes communication and cooperation among all individuals who have a special interest in adolescent literature; to present programs and conferences on this subject; to promote and increase the number of articles and publications devoted to it; and to integrate the efforts of all those with an interest in this literature. Members receive three issues annually of , a journal聽emphasizing new books, research, and methods of teaching adolescent literature. Hear more about ALAN in this .
Several 楼凤天堂 journals review new texts in every issue. includes the column “Children鈥檚 Literature Reviews” which provides reviews of children’s and young adolescent literature. In , the column “Carpe Librum: Seize the (YA) Book” explores a wide range of topics related to literature written for and/or read by young adults, with a strong emphasis on recently published works.
has two聽podcasts, for instance, that provide monthly recommendations:
- , Podcast Series for Grades K 鈥� 5
- , Podcast Series for Grades 6鈥�12
What award winning titles do you use in your classroom?