Coretta Scott King Award Books: Using Great Literature with Children and Young Adults
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Coretta Scott King Award Books: Using Great Literature with Children and Young Adults
By (Author) Claire Gatrell Stephens
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Libraries Unlimited Inc
15th May 2000
United States
Classifications
Professional and Scholarly
Non Fiction
Literary reference works
Ethnic studies
011.6207973
Physical Properties
Paperback
234
Description
Here's a fresh opportunity to learn more about these fine titles and integrate them into the curriculum. The first half of the book presents annotated bibliographies of all author and illustrator winners and honor books. The entire second half of the book is devoted to activities, including some reproducibles, based on select titles. During the past 30 years, the titles recognized by the Coretta Scott King Award have consistently presented excellent writing, storytelling, history, and values. Stephens's book is designed to help educators learn more about these fine titles and integrate them into the curriculum. After giving background about the award and its history, the author presents annotated bibliographies of all author and illustrator award winners and honor books. The second half of the book is devoted to providing activities based on specific titles. Helpful tips and reproducibles make this a classroom-friendly resource.
Reviews
Gives great introductions to over one hundred honored books and their creators.-Skipping Stones
Presents descriptions of outstanding children's literature and ideas for using these works in the classroom.-Reference and Research Book News
Stephens provides the better book for libraries with connections to high schools and their teachers or for librarians with higher level book discussion groups.-VOYA
"Gives great introductions to over one hundred honored books and their creators."-Skipping Stones
"Presents descriptions of outstanding children's literature and ideas for using these works in the classroom."-Reference and Research Book News
"Stephens provides the better book for libraries with connections to high schools and their teachers or for librarians with higher level book discussion groups."-VOYA
Author Bio
CLAIRE GATRELL STEPHENS is Media Specialist, Walker Middle School, Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, Florida.
