Just when one thinks every topic has been covered to the fullest, somehow, talented writers, creative artists, and forward-thinking editors come up with new takes and fresh angles. This is particularly true of the books selected as the best of 2009. The hallmarks of the nonfiction this year include some unusual scientists, from two brothers who…

Forty-four English language anthologies are included in this index and guide to Canadian poetry. The introduction discusses the selection of the anthologies and the function of the index. The book contains (1) a guide to Canadian poetry anthologies that includes biographical sources, history, and criticism; (2) a selective list of Canadian poetry…

Lists a sample of materials on African-American women available at the Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection of Temple University (Pennsylvania). Focuses on sources of biographical data and various types of anthologies. (MMU)

This annotated bibliography includes adult mysteries that appeal to teen readers under the categories of Sherlock Holmes; reference sources; private investigators; amateur sleuths; historical sleuths; suspense and thrillers; police procedurals; mystery blends; and anthologies. (LRW)

Discusses the benefits of producing theater for young audiences and some of the scripts available. Considers the value of theater for young audiences. Discusses where to look for scripts including several play anthologies. Presents a list of 13 publishers of plays for young audiences. (SC)

Noting that "reputable" theorists differ widely on even the most fundamental assumptions concerning the scope, principles, and methods proper for studies in dramatic theory, this annotated bibliography provides an overview of the discipline and suggests the wide range of opinions and methods present within it. While emphasizing recent…

Offers brief annotations of a wide ranging selection of 38 poetry books and 14 poetry anthologies of contemporary North American multicultural poetry, focusing on books most powerful and relevant to the work of poetry therapists. (SR)

This paper discusses some of the resources in the literature by and about the American Indian and lists numerous anthologies and bibliographies in this area. More than 40 publications are listed, including "Reference Encyclopedia of the American Indian,""American Indian Almanac,""Ethnographic Bibliography of North America,""American Indian Prose…

In the terms of this annotated bibliography, science fiction is defined as literature in which the author departs from some situation in the present and constructs a world which might exist at some time in the future. The bibliography lists more than 280 science fiction novels, short stories, and anthologies; 7 magazines devoted primarily to…

The author criticizes the old standard collection's disdain for such contemporary needs as readability and variety of appeal. (Editor/SJL)

Shares with beginning teachers advice about choosing a short story anthology and shows how a text can shape an instructor's approach to teaching short fiction. Discusses three main considerations: the students; the teacher; and the text. Identifies the author's favorite anthology and outlines nine reasons why it is a favorite. Lists five…

Presents 100 short stories listed in order of the frequency of their appearance in college literature anthologies--thus a possible canon. Offers commentary on a few of the stories high on the list, focusing on their teachability. (SG)

Offers brief annotations of six original collections of poetry and seven poetry anthologies that make poetry come alive and that teachers will want on their bookshelves. (SR)

Identifies a number of growth paths from 15 years of experimenting with Literature Circles. Presents an annotated bibliography of seven collections of very short fiction the author has been using to create collaboration minilessons. Notes that microfictions work on every level, are packed with craft, and often feature a surprising synthesis or…

The first section of this two-part bibliography contains a bibliographic essay on building a basic reference collection about children's literature for academic libraries, followed by a list of the basic reference works. These cover such areas as history of children's literature, authors, illustrators, readings, awards and prizes, international…