Providing practical guidance and resources, this book helps teachers harness the power of children's literature for developing ELLs' literacy skills and language proficiency. The authors show how carefully selected fiction, nonfiction, and poetry can support students' learning across the curriculum. Criteria and guiding questions are presented for…

Demonstrates some of the limits of the translation of sound effects in poetry from a purely linguistic point of view, as opposed to a literary critical one. Three examples of poetry were recorded in the original language and transcribed phonetically, as were English translations of the same works. (Author/VWL)

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…

Presents an annotated bibliography of Latina/Latino poetry anthologies that are considered well-suited for college introductory-level courses. These texts offer teachers and readers the elements needed to begin to understand and appreciate this type of poetry and how it can be meaningful. (SM)

Presents an annotated bibliography of websites containing book reviews and other sites dealing with electronic poetry, hyperfiction, hypertext studies, poets' sites, and sites discussing history of new media poetry. (PA)

As multicultural education is becoming integral to the core curriculum, teachers often implement this aspect into their courses through literature. However, standards and criteria to teach and promote active discussion about this literature are sparse. This book introduces pre-service and experienced teachers to the use of literature to promote…

In teaching about Latin America and the Caribbean, bringing a human dimension to the study of the region is essential. Texts on the region can be dull and lifeless or even biased and skewed. Introducing students to the region by exploring prose, poetry, and picture books helps to illustrate the rich diversity found throughout Latin America and the…

Notes that poetry written for adults offers children qualities that are often lacking in children's poetry books: a more mature, sophisticated use of language and imagery, and an intriguing, early introduction to figures whose works they will undoubtedly study later. Suggests specific poems that children can enjoy. (HOD)

Reviews 34 selected volumes of children's poetry published in 1988. Notes that the books discussed include original works, picture book treatments, general and specific anthologies, and collections for mature and young adult readers. (MM)

Examines four characteristics (brevity, straightforward diction, contemplative mood, and autobiographical content) of classical Chinese poetry, to show how classical Chinese poetry is appropriate for use in many poetry therapy contexts. Includes an 8-item annotated list of sources. (SR)

Presents brief book reviews grouped according to the following categories: Christmas and New Year's Day, picture books, stories for younger readers, stories for intermediate readers, stories for older readers, legend, poetry, nonfiction, and books of interest to adults. (RBW)

Discusses Black American histories, biographies, songs, stories, and poetry which can be important supplements to elementary social studies or cultural units or featured titles in the classroom library. (Author/SJL)

This section includes lists compiled by the American Library Association (ALA) of the best adult books of 1993, including fiction, poetry, and nonfiction; the best young adult books; the best children's books; best sellers; and recipients of literary prizes. (LRW)

Discusses poetry books that highlight "the power of language to invite new relationships, to cast familiar experiences in a new light, to fill our minds with the richness of the people around us, and the world around us." Presents several poetry books addressing relationships with written words in a unique format, concepts in language learning,…

Describes a variety of books that offer fictional and poetic landscapes--five historical novels set in disparate locales, a book set in medieval Denmark, another addressing the landscape of memory, and a novel about a poet-scientist. (SR)