This article advances a framework for early language and literacy development among young English language learners (ELLs). A dual-language book project undertaken in partnership with a local elementary school provides a context within which to address children's need to negotiate language, culture, and identity as they transition and make meaning…

Social networking and other Web 2.0 technologies led the social whirl of the information industry. Publishers and librarians tried to keep their products and services relevant by mixing authoritative content with user involvement, but that was not enough. Enhancing interfaces, adding new forms of content, and making strategic acquisitions--all are…

Describes the life, philosophy, and work of Patricia Crampton, translator of childrens' literature. (ARH)

Various types of pirated Chinese books are given with specific examples. The basic steps followed for the proper identification of these books is described, and remedies suggested in case the original is discovered after the book has been cataloged according to the information given by the book pirate. (13 references) (Author/NH)

Provides a descriptive list of two dozen Spanish language books for children and young adults on subjects ranging from science and mathematics to history and literature. All the books come from publishers in Spain, and many of the books can be used with students learning Spanish as a second language as well as with native Spanish speakers. (GR)

Provides an annotated bibliography of recommended Spanish-language children's books. A total of 15 books are grouped in the following categories: (1) books for the very young; (2) fiction; (3) folklore; (4) literature; (5) poetry; and (6) history. (EV)

This bibiography of reference sources for French-Canadian children's books includes bibliographies, indexes, a publishers' trade annual, recommended lists, and features in professional journals. The citations are presented alphabetically by title--in English, in French and English, or in French, depending on their source--and an address where it…

The distribution channels of children's books and the part played by translations within children's literature of different countries are neglected fields of research. Translation is the strongest link in an international chain which is constantly in need of amplification and reinforcement. (34 references) (Author/NH)

Despite the international concern for having books available to children and the fact that thousands of books for children are being published in numerous languages, relatively few of these books are being translated into English. One of the reasons that publishers are reluctant to produce books in translation is the complex nature of the…

Describes current activities in the acquisition and control of children's literature and calls for a national plan to develop existing collections for a wider scholarly audience. (JB)

First version published in "Scandinavian Library Quarterly, vol. 1, no. 2 (1968), 92-100; also appeared, in abridged form, in "Growing Point, vol. 7, no. 4 (October 1968), 1184-87. (Editor/RD)

Describes elementary school science trade books written in Spanish. Topics considered in these books include: animal life; astronomy; biology; earth sciences; mathematics; general science; and general technology. (DH)

The 1976 recommendations of the ALA Committee on Selection of Foreign Children's Books include books in German, Greek, and Spanish, books from India in English, and Spanish books for children of Puerto Rican heritage. Price and age level are indicated for each book. Brief annotations are also provided. (AA)

Used a quasi-experimental approach to examine whether exposure to age-appropriate books in their native language would affect pre-literacy skills development of language minority kindergartners. Found that native Spanish-speaking children exposed to Spanish-language books scored significantly higher on a pre-literacy skills tests than did their…

This paper attempts to identify and explore multiple lists of recommended books, sources of book reviews, and names of commercial supplies, both foreign and domestic, of foreign language children's books. The languages explored were Spanish, French, German, and Italian. A list of United States publishers, distributors, and dealers in foreign…