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Marshall, Elizabeth; Rogers, Theresa; Tyson, Cynthia; Enciso, Patricia; Jenkins, Christine; Brown, Jacqueline; Core, Elizabeth; Cordova, Carmen; Robinson, Dwan – New Advocate, 2000
Reviews 24 books that reflect how poets, writers, and illustrators continue to negotiate and enlarge the elusive boundaries of children's literature. Describes one featured book. Presents brief descriptions of books that deal with contemporary social realism and fantasy in young adult novels; picture books that use collage, montage, and gouache;…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, Females
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Enciso, Patricia; Rogers, Theresa; Marshall, Elizabeth; Jenkins, Christine; Brown, Jacqueline; Core, Elizabeth; Cordova, Carmen; Youngsteadt-Parish, Denise; Robinson, Dwan – New Advocate, 1999
Describes 19 children's books (published between 1196 and 1998), in categories of poetry, picture books, participation books, chapter books for older readers, and nonfiction. Discusses them in tandem with landmark books to reflect on social and historical contexts and to help teachers talk with children about the enduring images and changing…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Multicultural Education, Nonfiction
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Tyson, Cynthia; Enciso, Patricia; Marshall, Elizabeth; Rogers, Theresa; Jenkins, Christine; Brown, Jackie; Core, Elizabeth; Morss, Betty; Price-Dennis, Detra; Cordova, Carmen; Robinson, Dwan – New Advocate, 2000
Presents brief descriptions of 24 recently published children's books, including sequels and new works from award-winning authors, easy readers and transitional books, folk and fairytales, poetry, and new books from award-winning picture book artists. Relates the book to numerous landmark children's books. (SR)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Authors, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education
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Enciso, Patricia; Rogers, Theresa; Marshall, Elizabeth; Jenkins, Christine; Brown, Jackie; Core, Elizabeth; Cordova, Carmen; Youngsteadt-Parish, Denise; Robinson, Dwan; Tyson, Cynthia – New Advocate, 1999
Offers brief descriptions of 20 recently published children's books discussing them in tandem with 40 landmark children's books, in the following categories: (1) poetry: gathering strength through song, verse, and prayer; (2) picture books: images of history, hope, and action; (3) chapter books: engaging and extending the social awareness of older…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education