This annotated bibliography of recent works of fiction, oral tradition, and poetry about the experiences and traditions of African-Americans, Asian-Americans, Hispanic-Americans and Native-Americans provides a one-stop selection tool. Only those works mainly about minority characters are presented, and inclusion decisions were made based on…

Presents an annotated bibliography of 136 works of fiction, published in English, which feature deaf characters. Included are novels for adult readers, short stories, fiction for young adults and older children, and books for young children. Each item's status in print is indicated. (three references) (LRW)

Describes a survey that examined librarians' attitudes and practices regarding the selection, acquisition and use of books in Spanish for children and young adults in public libraries that serve a significant number of Hispanic Americans. The discussion covers variables that influence these decisions, such as pressure from outside groups. (Four…

Describes a preliminary study that was conducted to examine the collection development practices, selection criteria, and sources used in acquiring Native American literature for children and adolescents in public libraries in Alaska and Oklahoma. Results of a literature survey are discussed, and further research is suggested. (Contains 36…

This annotated bibliography was written to assist many denominations and faith traditions in selecting books for their core library collection. The more than 200 titles are not meant to be comprehensive, nor to reflect any particular denomination, but to provide a solid basic collection of religious materials for resource materials in a variety of…

The Girls' Books in Series collection at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro's Jackson Library contains over 1850 volumes, with publication dates ranging from the mid-1800s to the 1980s. The library's list currently contains approximately 511 different series. The library owns all the titles for 85 of the series. For 167 of the series,…

The Newbery and Caldecott awards were established to encourage authors, illustrators, editors, and publishers to produce the most remarkable works to stimulate the mind, satisfy the curiosity, broaden horizons, and raise the hope of all children. With its vivid annotations for all winning titles and honor books since the awards' inception (Newbery…

Each year the Newbery and Caldecott Medals are awarded by the American Library Association for the most distinguished American children's books published the previous year. With its annotations for all winning titles and honor books since the inception of the awards (Newbery in 1922 to be awarded annually to the author of the most distinguished…

Designed to be a tool for selection and collection development, this first volume of "The Bulletin Storytelling Review" contains 162 recommend-only reviews of storytelling audio- and videotapes produced between 1990 and 1996. This book provides a compendium of material not regularly reviewed in other publications. Tapes by storytellers such as Joe…

Designed to assist librarians with collection development, this work identifies, describes, and evaluates more than 800 significant bibliographies of children's and young adult materials. Emphasis is on print and nonprint works published from 1986 through 1996, with some earlier but still useful publications also covered. In addition, special…

Discusses African-American books for children from the perspective of an African-American author. The need for children's literature by and about African Americans is explained, winners of the Newbery and Caldecott awards are discussed, and suggestions for librarians regarding selection policies for African-American authors and illustrators are…

This bibliography is intended to provide a basic list of resources currently available to help librarians and library committees in organizing and operating effective church and synagogue libraries. Resources are presented in 12 categories: (1) Church and Synagogue Library Manuals; (2) Periodicals for the Congregational Librarian; (3) Furnishing…

Lists 100 sources useful to school library media specialists to help identify important materials for children, including books, multicultural materials, nonprint materials, and special features; and for young adults in the areas of books, multicultural materials, nonprint materials, periodicals, reference books and electronic sources, and special…

Discusses 10 criteria to use when selecting traditional and contemporary literature for use with deaf children. Sharing literature is discussed; definitions of folklore are considered; and appendices list 55 traditional tales and 29 contemporary titles that are appropriate for use with deaf children. (68 references) (LRW)

Discusses problems faced by innercity libraries and describes programs at a Cleveland Public Library branch that help make the library an integral part of the community. Topics addressed include a new immigrant population; developing a Spanish language collection; attracting children and adolescents; discipline and safety; and working with the…