Black Books Galore! guide to more great African American children's books / Donna Rand, Toni Trent Parker.
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TextPublication details: New York : Wiley, c2001.Description: viii, 247 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN: - 047137525X (alk. paper)
- 9780471375258 (alk. paper)
- Guide to more great African American children's books
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Main Library | Parent/Teacher Resource Collection-Children's | 016.973 R186 | Available | 33111006219543 |
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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
Companion to: Black Books Galore! guide to great African American children's books. c1998.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
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.