Allusions to culture and religion frequently appear in Hispanic American children's literature. These allusions resonate with those who share the culture and help those students connect with the book. These same allusions inform those who are not of the culture and broaden their understanding. This paper will provide examples of such allusions…

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…

This filmography lists more than 1,500 educational films that have earned honors in at least one of 259 film festivals in the United States and abroad. This guide is in six parts: (1) a listing of subject index categories; (2) a programing guide (topical index); (3) an alphabetical list of film descriptions; (4) an alphabetical list of festivals,…

This is the seventh edition of a comprehensive list of grants and awards available to American writers for use in the United States and abroad. Generally, only those grants and prizes which have a value of $500 or more have been listed. Approximately 250 grants and awards are included, along with the address of the sponsoring organizations, any…

Lists the winners of the 1991 children's book awards, including the Newbery Award (Jerry Spinelli); the Caldecott Award (David Macaulay); the Coretta Scott King Award (Mildred Taylor, author; Leo and Diane Dillon, illustrators); and the Mildred L. Batchelder Award (Rafik Shami, author; translated from Arabic by Rika Lesser). (LRW)

Describes winning videotapes and films of Media Competition in 12 categories: Human Development across the Life Span; Parenting Issues; Nontraditional Family Systems; Marital and Family Issues and Communication; Sexuality and Sex Role Development; Substance Abuse/Addiction; Human Reproduction and Family Planning; Stress, Transition, and Crisis…

This bibliography lists the 53 Caldecott Award winning books and the "Honor Books" for the years 1938 to 1990. The bibliography includes the author, publisher, and year of publication for each selection. (RS)

This bibliography lists the 69 Newbery Award winning books and the "Honor Books" for the years 1922 to 1990. The bibliography includes the author, publisher, and year of publication for each selection. (RS)

The film festivals and awards programs listed here are intended either for student entrants only, or include a special student category. Most of them are annual events. Specific dates, application forms, and further information should be requested directly from the festival. There is also a list of publications which routinely include information…

Lists adolescent fiction and nonfiction titles that received Boston Globe/Horn Book Award, Carnegie Medal, Child Study Children's Book Committee at Bank Street College Award, Christopher Award, Edgar Allen Poe Award, Golden Kite Award, Nebula Award, and National Book Award/American Book Award. Each entry includes bibliographic information and…

An English committee read and evaluated 85 children's books and chose ten of them for the 1975 list of notable English-Canadian children's books. All forms of fiction and non-fiction were considered, and selection criteria included evaluation of the theme, setting, plot, characters, style, illustrations, and factual information. Entries are…

Expresses disappointment in the book and publishing community for not giving an award each year to the best young adult book. Presents an annotated list of the author's own favorites for each year from 1964 to 1995. (TB)

This paper is a bio-bibliography of Cynthia Rylant, exploring both her life and writings. The biography examines events in her life which have led to her development as a critically and internationally acclaimed children's author, with special emphasis placed on her childhood, since so many of her works have been inspired by her memories of those…

The 24 pieces in this collection were written by the 22 Indiana high school students who were among the winners in the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) 1977 Achievement Awards competition. The selections include impromptu themes written on a topic assigned by NCTE, as well as samples of the studetns' essays, short stories, poems, and…

Discusses the work of children's author Alma Flor Ada, a Cuban native who has won awards honoring Latino writers and illustrators. Includes part of an interview that explores her background, describes activity ideas, and presents a bibliography of works written by her (several title published in both English and Spanish) as well as sources of…