Black Books Galore! guide to more great African American children's books

by Donna Rand

Paperback, 2001

Publication

Imprint: New York : Wiley, c2001. Responsibility: Donna Rand and Toni Trent Parker, foreword by Evelyn K. Moore, "How Good Books Help Children Grow" by James P. Comer, M.D. OCLC Number: 47216424. Physical: 1 volume : viii, 247 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. Features: Includes appendix, indices.

Call number

RTP / Rand

Barcode

BK-07689

ISBN

9780471375258

Original publication date

2001

Collections

Your library, Adult Materials, Leadership and Teaching Resources

CSS Library Notes

Description: Kudos for Black Books Galore! Guide to Great African American Children s Books "Offers a wonderful overview of literature with black children in its focus. " Jim Trelease, author, The Read-Aloud Handbook "The perfect tool for parents and educators alike.

Table of Contents: How good books help children grow / James P. Comer --
How to use this guide --
"The season for reading" calendar --
Books for babies and preschoolers --
Books for early readers : grades K-3 --
Books for middle readers : grades 4-8 --
Appendix A : Books for parents and families --
Appendix B : Book awards ; The Coretta Scott King Awards ; The Newbery Awards ; The Caldecott Awards ; Reading Rainbow selections --
Appendix C : Reading interest web sites.

FY2017 /

Physical description

viii, 247 p.; 24 cm

Description

Kudos for Black Books Galore! Guide to Great African AmericanChildren s Books "Offers a wonderful overview of literature with black children inits focus." Jim Trelease, author, The Read-Aloud Handbook "The perfect tool for parents and educators alike." BlackEnterprise magazine "This is a great resource that fills a tremendous need. It shouldbe on parents shelves at home as well as in every school." Alvin F.Poussaint, M.D., Harvard Medical School Black Books Galore! the nation s leading organizer of AfricanAmerican children s book festivals enriches the world of readingfor kids of every age. Find out what s new, acclaimed, andempowering in this up-to-the-minute guide. Black Books Galore! Guide to More Great African American Children sBooks includes the latest reviews along with other exciting newmaterials. This easy-to-use, illustrated reference guide featuresthe best-written, most positive books starring African Americans,including: * Quick and lively descriptions of over 400 titles, plus 200additional recommendations * A calendar of great books to match the holidays and seasons * Age-specific guidelines for encouraging your young readers frombabies to sixth graders * Comprehensive indexes by title, topic, author, andillustrator * Profiles and reflections of selected authors andillustrators * Listings of award winners and Reading Rainbow Books… (more)