Notable Social Studies. This is an annual project of the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and the CBC.This bibliography features K-12 annotated titles published in the previous calendar year, selected by a book review committee appointed by the NCSS.
Selection Process The selection committee looks for books that emphasize human relations, represent a diversity of groups and are sensitive to a broad range of cultural experiences, present an original theme or a fresh slant on a traditional topic, are easily readable and of high literary quality, and have a pleasing format and, when appropriate, illustrations that enrich the text. Get the Lists! Previous years’ lists are available online (updated every June). Full-color copies of this year’s annotated list are also available for $5 per copy (includes S&H). The Children’s Book Council, Inc. Join the Committee NCSS members interested in joining the review committee should complete the online application form and submit it to NCSS. WorldCat: Towson University Library. Mathical Award.
Bibliotherapy for Teens: Health/Mental Illness. By Erin E.
Moulton on November 6, 2014 It’s been a quiet day at the reference desk at the rural public library where I work, but the hum begins to pick up as the afternoon wears on. Teens drift in, looking for books, movies, and video games. One of my regulars approaches me. He comes up to the desk once a month or so, and always for the same reason. “Do you have any books on anxiety?” I decide to skip the reference interview with him. “Sure let me show you,” I say, quickly heading toward the 600s. “No,” he says, picking at the binding of the book nearest him.
“Can you give me any more details on what you might want?” “Definitely not what I’m looking for,” he mutters as he disappears. The next time he comes in, something is different. So he doesn’t want clinical information. I go to the catalog, hoping to find one before I lose him. My friend starts turning away.
“Let’s have a look over here,” I say, heading to the teen space. My friend takes it, then nods, turns, and slips away. Erin E. Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12. Popular People With Disabilities Books. Middle Grade Novels for Spanish-language and Latino Lit Collections. The true middle grade novel is an increasingly rare phenomenon.
With a lot of attention going to young adult literature, it seems as though middle grade readers have become something of an afterthought with publishers, and sometimes even librarians. To address the gap, the focus of this month’s Libro por libro is on books for upper-elementary and middle school children. The titles presented in this column are a diverse bunch. Many are written in Spanish, while a handful are English-language books that feature positive and authentic Latino characters. On the more traditional side, Diana López is proving to be a reliable U.S. cervantes, Jennifer.
DURBIN, William. Gr 5-8 –This is an English-language title and a serious piece of historical fiction about an episode in Florida history. IOSA, Marco.