The Children's Literature Collection
What is in the Children's Literature Collection?
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The award(s) given to a book in this collection is listed on the front inside book cover. However, the name of the awards are abbreviated. Here is a list of the various awards and their abbreviations. Some of the older book titles may be part of the collection because the book had a starred review in one or more of six journals that specialize in children's literature reviews. The starred review book list was discontinued in 2001 as a criteria for inclusion in the collection. For short explanations about many of the awards, visit the Database of Award Winning Children's Literature.
Finding Books in the Collection
- Use VIRGO to locate children's books by author, title, keyword, or subject.
- One can use VIRGO's "Advanced" search option (which is located in the box to the right of the search box) and set the "Search Limits" to:
- Library: Education
- Location: Education Juvenile Collection, Education Juvenile Oversize, or Education Juvenile Reference
- Enter keywords for your topic
Databases for Children's Literature
Children's Literature Comprehensive Database 1993-present, some older records
This database contains information and reviews on children's books, videos and audio books ranging from the earliest baby board books to novels and nonfiction for young adults.
Horn Book Guide 1989-present
Horn Book Guide publishes short, critical reviews of virtually every hardcover trade book published in the United States for young people. As of 2003 there were more than 49,000 reviews published.
Kcdlonline. Kraus Curriculum Development Library
Database of curricula, frameworks, and standards brings together educational objectives, content, instructional strategies, and evaluative techniques for all subjects covered in PreK-12 and Adult Basic Education. Includes PDF reproductions of complete curriculum documents from school systems covering core disciplines such as math, science, English and language arts, foreign language, and social studies.
Activity Books For Children
Use these activity books to plan activities for students in a workshop, home, etc.
Online Children's Books
Many of these online children's books are public domain, published before 1923 and have no copyright restrictions.
Databases for Children's Literature
Our Collection's Award Winning Books
Caldecott Medal Winners,
The Caldecott Medal is awarded to the artist of the most distinguished American Picture Book for Children published in the United States during the preceding year. The library has all the books that won this award. (1938-present)
Newbery Medal Winners,
The Newbery Medal is awarded annually by the American Library Association for the most distinguished American children's book published the previous year. The library has all the books that won this award. (1938-present)