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Bethel University Library

Library Hours

Sat, May. 18, 2013
8:00am - 6:00pm

Bridging the Generations

Through Children's and Young Adult Literature

 
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Sunday, April 13, 2008, 6:00 p.m.
University Library Fireplace Lounge

A discussion of read-alouds for young children and families, choosing the right books for elementary and middle schoolers and resources for parents!

A reading nook was made available for young children, complete with comfortable pillows.

The presentations were interspersed with special readings by John Lawyer (Professor Emeritus, Political Science) from "Winnie the Pooh".

Facilitators:

Adele Greenlee, Professor of Education

Susan Brooks, Associate Professor of English

Diana Magnuson, Professor of History

Eric Gossett, Professor of Math and Computer Science


Children's Literature Forum Handout

Friends of the Bethel Library—April 13, 2008

Online Resources

Keeping Up: Some good sources for young adult book ideas and information

Susan Leigh Brooks, Associate Professor of English

General Awards

  • Boston Globe/Horn Book Awards—See what the premier children’s book journal The Horn Book recommends. http://www.hbook.com/bghb/

Nonfiction Awards

Other Resources

  • Reading Rants—Jen Huber’s edgy and provocative website that sorts books in ways you never thought possible.http://www.readingrants.org/
  • Database of Award Winning Children’s Literature—This database lets you search dozens of ways for kids’ books about certain subjects, time periods, authors, or audienceshttp://www.dawcl.com

Reference:
651.638.6224
IC Technology:
651.635.2376
Circulation:
651.638.6222
AV:
651.638.6227