To say that immigration is currently a controversial issue would be an understatement. The media is rife with misinformation and does a very poor job of making the critical distinction between legal and illegal immigration. Because of this, it is vitally important that libraries provide students with clear and unbiased material on the topic. In…

Five years ago, when the author transferred from a local elementary school to her current position, she took one look at the dismal circulation figures and knew she had her work cut out for her. One of the first things she did was create a graphic novel section to attract young male readers. She also began stocking up on guy-friendly adventure and…

Just a couple of years ago, it was tough to find good graphic novels for the K-4 crowd. Sure, there were some standout selections, such as Andy Runton's "Owly", Jimmy Gownley's "Amelia Rules!", and Jennifer and Matt Holm's "Babymouse", but they were lonely exceptions in a barren landscape. Things quickly changed when publishers realized that the…

Brief reviews of recently published books for children are arranged by grade levels. Included are sections on books for young adults and non-fiction. (250 references) (DH)

This list of 36 items is for librarians, teachers, parents, and students who are seeking resources about feminism and sexism for elementary and secondary classrooms. (Author/NH)

Describes how the Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, second edition (AACR2) can be used by school libraries for both print and non-print materials. An overview of AACR2 is given, as well as information on networking and suggestions for adopting the code. An annotated list of 12 suggested readings is included. (BK)

Discussion of the integration of library skills into the curriculum focuses on a program in which fifth grade students researched historical figures, learned about historical connections, created bibliographies, and wrote reports. Program implementation is described, and the positive results are reported. (four references) (NRP)

This is a three part listing of currently available bibliographies covering the multiethnic media. Included are bibliographic essays with criteria for selection; bibliographies listing material for children and young adults and sources of information about new materials. (71 references) (DH)

Describes a feasibility and practicality pilot project of a library story-telling program for two-year-olds. Parent survey results and project experience indicate that such a reading program is worth consideration by children's librarians. Recommended books for two-year-olds and their parents are listed. (CMV)

Twenty-One paperbacks for a nucleus collection are recommended. (MF)

This list compiled from publishers' announcements of their in-print books includes 64 titles from 21 publishers, ranging in subject from atomic energy to choosing a career. For each title, the grade level is indicated. (Author/JPF)

An annotated list of 45 books for children and young adults.

The forty-two titles selected by the editors of School Library Journal" are the best among over 2,100 new children's books reviewed since last January. Also included are 25 top notch Young Adult titles. (67 references) (MM)

The editors of School Library Journal present their choice of 22 excellent new children's books, and the San Francisco Bay Area committee presents 24 new titles for young adults. (MF)

The Editors of the School Library Journal Book Review present their annual selective list of outstanding children's books. (Author)