Thoughtful suggestions about how to amp the appeal of teen room shelving by arranging books by genres instead of in alphabetical order by author.
(Spring 2008, Jenkins)
(Fall 2007, Gaffney)
(Spring 2008, Welch)
This site includes booklists, activities, and classroom guides for ns of the series.
Katrina Bromann, Lauren Ochs, Nina Shimmin, and Elizabeth Voss
(Spring 2008, Jenkins)
(Fall 2007, Tilley)
This site is dedicated to Chasing Vermeer and includes an impressive amount of activities for students and teachers.
(Summer 2008, Bennett)
Weetzie Bat is such a quirky book, could there really be an entire list of books similar to it? Yes, if you break it down by characters, themes, and situations and this site offers a truly unusual and well-developed booklist.
Four Years, Four Months, and Fourteen Days: A Collection of My Dads World War II Stories - Lynn Ward
Beth Shetter, Krista Ruud, Laurie Kuklinski, and Marcia Brandt
This site is a webpage on Laura Ingalls Wilder that includes a publication history, biography of the author, an analysis of contemporary reception to her books, as well as a critical evaluation of her work
Graphic Novels Make Great Movies - Deidre Kellens Winterhalter
Literature Circles - Kathy Hempel
Tricksters Around the World - Kathleen Hempel
Will the Alma Mater statue take her seat when a virgin finally graduates from UIUC? What makes urban legends spread so quickly and what elements do they share in common? A solid introduction to urban legends with local appeal.
Male Literacy Role Models - Greg Schwartz
Attention Twilight ns! This site is for you.
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Project Playlist - Megan Gregor and Beth Snow
(Spring 2006, Jenkins)
This site focuses on classroom and library activities surrounding the book.
(Fall 2006, McDowell)
Illustrations by Trina Schart Hyman
Not only an intriguing look at one mans war stories but this also suggests ideas for mily research and storytelling and the importance of exchanging of mily tales.
A site for librarians, teachers, parents, and caregivers on recommended books and activities that can be used to teach the alphabet to young children.
(Fall 2005, 506A, Jenkins)
I Want More Like This! Organizing Your Fiction Collection by Genre - Kristin Hill, Donna Miner, Ana Peso
2004, 514, Jenkins)
Information all about Inquiry-based learning with comprehensive explanations.
(Spring 2007, Spisak)
LIS514 - History of Childrens LitThe following reading promotion/readers advisory websites were created byGSLISgraduate students enrolled in aLIS 514: History of Childrens Literatureclass. These sites were created as part of an ongoing effort to document and make universally available key cts about the unique and historically important texts held by the Center for Childrens Books. In creating these sites, quality of information was considered more important than grace of layout or style of commentary.
Out of Control - Cherie Heaser, Tricia Leonard, Michelle Torrise, and Karen Varga
(Spring 2006, Jenkins)
Magazines: What Teens Really Want @ the Library - Jenny Snow, Kasia Hopkins, Kathleen Wiebel
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It is already known that teens are reading adult books, why not use a website like this to compile a reliable and tested list of adult books they will love?
(Fall 2006, McDowell)
Throughout this site, you will find information about what fluency is, programs to develop fluency, and the latest research behind fluency development and assessment.
Bring the Noise: A HipHop Universe - Laura Frantz
This website not only introduces books, but also movies and other related (and useful) resources, such as the web address and contact information to the S.A.F.E. Alternatives.
Although there is no shortage of Cinderella information available online, this lovely and personalized site can guide you toward the best print versions of the story.
LIS590IF - Intellectual FreedomThe Challenge Challenge: A Quiz Show to Test Your Knowledge of Censorship - Kate Nicholoff
This site is a webpage on L. Frank Baum that includes a publication history, biography of the author, an analysis of contemporary reception to his books, as well as a critical evaluation of his work.
An excellent inquiry into books for military children, divided by age groups and listed by topics.
This site is a webpage on A.A. Milne that includes a publication history, biography of the author, an analysis of contemporary reception to his books, as well as a critical evaluation of his work.
(Spring 2008, McDowell)
Make me wanna holla: fostering literacy in the hip hop generation @ the library - Laura Frantz, Christa Hardy, Tamela James, Lori Kunc, Sherri Sinniger
Rose McCarthy, Julie Murphy, Chris Stevens, and Kimberly Ulrich
A nice range of resources for public librarians working with children from birth to three. The information is accurate and helpful for those who are just jumping into storytimes or programming with this age group.
Are those heavy, gothic romances getting you down? Try these booklists of light-hearted, funny romance titles.
Write Now: The Site for Current and Prospective Young Adults - Donna Miner and Erin Guss
Pizza and Pages Book Club - Ryann Uden
This website covers not only books but also video materials in addition to online resources.
(Spring 2008, McDowell)
(Fall 2007, Spisak)
Tale Spinning Teens - Lauren Sopanarat
This site includes fiction and nonfiction titles about skating.
(Fall 2006, McDowell)
This site is a webpage on Frances Carpenter that includes a publication history, biography of the author, an analysis of contemporary reception to her books, as well as a critical evaluation of her work
LIS409 - StorytellingCinderella: A Study - Joella Peterson
This aesthetically beautiful site has much to offer for those looking for new twists on old tales.
Natalie Sapkarov
Nell Fleming
Resources for prospective teen writers on publishing, the writing process, and other young adult authors. This site is geared for the teen audience but would also be appropriate for librarians who work with YAs.
A helpful resource on starting a club for the hearing impaired.
Amy Brokaw
(Spring 2005, Jenkins)
LIS404 - Young Adult LiteratureFelix Flauta
This site is a webpage on Maud Hart Lovelace that includes a publication history, biography of the author, an analysis of contemporary reception to her books, as well as a critical evaluation of her work.
Neha Dhruv, Megan Ower, Katie Rios, and Janet Vogel
A Reader’s Best Friend
Picture Book Use in Secondary Classrooms - Lisabeth Richter
Latino Childrens Book Resources - Maggie Hommel
(Spring 2005, Jenkins)
An examination of magical realism and list of popular titles.
Focused on graphic novel programming, this is an unusual and particularly helpful website for practitioners venturing into this area for the first time.
Skate and Read - Shannon Scott
A guide to planning a Senior Story Social, in which seniors and youths meet together overrefreshments to dannette megown western high school Youth Services Research Projectsiscuss and tell stories related to the theme.
A on international childrens publishing issues and trends, this site will be helpful to researchers and practioners.
Taking the Library Outside - Anna Vani, Kathy Hempel
Anne of Green Gables, by L.M. Montgomery - Minjie Chen
A comprehensive resource for librarians cing ship.
Detailed explanation of virtual reference services for teens using the newest media (blog, wikis, social networking, etc.) is provided with great resources, such as video files.
This site is a webpage on Lynd Ward that includes a publication history, biography of the author, an analysis of contemporary reception to his books, as well as a critical evaluation of her work.
A great start-to-finish guide to adding gaming in a public library.
This site relays information from the Booker T. Washington library program, with an emphasis on identifying the hidden knowledge assets held by tannette megown western high schoolhe communitys at-risk milies.
This exceptional website has a nice mixture of the amendment (Title IX) and literature (sports literature for girls).
(Fall 2003, 403LE, Hearne/Nielsen)
(Spring 2007, Jenkins)
This is a pretty spectacular and well-researched site on tricksters around the world with lots of content and an attractive layout.
(Spring 2008, McDowell)
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LIS590SM - School Library Media CenterShannon Scott
(Summer 2008, Bennett)
Gaming in the Library - Erin Guss, Angie Stille, Julie Yen
For your patrons who loved theLord of the Ringsmovies and wants to become involved with a good ntasy series, this site has excellent recommendations.
Crossover Books: Adult Books for Young Adults - Janet Thompson
Magazines are part of most library collections, but how do you find the best ones for your patrons? What if you have limited funds, are they as important as books?
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Flashy and well-researched, this examination of hip-hop culture and the library is a great resource.
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(Fall 2004, 514, Jenkins)
501 E. Daniel St. Champaign, IL 61820 [email protected]© 2003 University of Illinois Board of Trustees
A collection of practical recources about effectively using puppets at your library.
Fun and stylish, this site offers several suggestions for programming, activities, and books that will make the public library an appealing space.
(Fall 2004, 403LE, Nielsen)
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(Spring 2007, Nielsen)
This site includes lesson plans and resources for developing a storytelling club with middle graders.
Cities - Mitchell Barber and Jennifer Wharton
Puppets at Your Library: Resources for Delight and Instruction - Rachael Bild, Katrina Bromann, Jessica Titus & Elizabeth Voss
Just So Stories, by Rudyard Kipling - Kathleen Weibel
This website provides a guide for setting up your own storytelling event.
(Fall 2004, 590FL, Hearne)
LIS506 - Youth Services LibrarianshipABCs from A to Z - Jomichele Seidl, Marissa Goodell, Stewart Fritz
Laura Lowe
Young Adult Fantasy Series - Todd Huettel
(Fall 2005, 506LE, Jenkins)
This site is a webpage on Dr. Seuss that includes a publication history, biography of the author, an analysis of contemporary reception to his books, as well as a critical evaluation of his work.
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Jenkins)
Sharon Swanke, Chely Cantrell, and Lisa Knasiak
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A comprehensive guide to the nature of the problem and various strategies to combat it.
(Spring 2008, Nielsen)
The strongest aspect of this website is the list of retold folk and iry tales, organized by tale.
Tales with a twist: Retold iry tales - Cathy Senior
(Spring 2005, Jenkins)
(Fall 2007, McDowell)
Easy to understand resources about the benefits of using Audiobooks in school libraries.
(Fall 2004, 403LE, Nielsen)
(Spring 2005, 409AG, Hearne)
A comprehensive site about this popular series.
Addresses a variety of special education students needs and includes recommendations for the students themselves, librarians, parents/guardians, and educators.
Changes in Non-fiction for Primary Grades - Joyce McCaffrey
A creative website discussing books about high school.
This extensive site provides similar titles, interesting links, and actvities for DiCamillos popular book.
Youth Services Research ProjectsThe following websites were created by graduate students. Each website notes the students name, the semester in which the website was created, the class for which the website was created, and the professor of the class that semester. Students were able to choose their topics, as long as the topics were related to childrens literature (birth through high school) or youth librarianship.
Alternative Library Programs - Sonya Green, Annette Lesak, Maggie Novario
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Updated August 2007
Winnie-the-Pooh, by A.A.Milne - Jennifer Greene
A guide for choosing books that contain sibling relationships and sibling interactions.
(Fall 2004, 506, Jenkins)
Graphic Novels and Libraries: A Review of Current Research and Advice for Introducing a GN Program - Lisa Chellman, Michael Deschenes, Julianne Hix, Linn McDonald
Tales of a Korean Grandmother, by Frances Carpenter - Sarah Park
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, by L. Frank Baum - Corinne Hatcher
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This site is great fun, a Jeopardy style quiz show on ship issues. This is an excellent resource for advanced teen researchers and a hilarious break for beleaguered librarians who work on the front lines of these struggles.Silenced Voices from Abroad: A Report from the Field - Marianne Martens
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This site investigates the usefulness and application of reading to the dogs programs.
Choosing Books with Sibling Interactions - Lisa Weinstein
A well-researched historical evaluation of non-fiction titles for elementary children.
The Biggest Bear, by Lynd Ward - Navadeep Khanal
(Fall 2006, 506A, Jenkins)
This site is a webpage on Rudyard Kipling that includes a publication history, biography of the author, an analysis of contemporary reception to his books, as well as a critical evaluation of his work.
A list of books for the online gamer and a general overview of MMORPGs.
This guide to starting a school GN collection includes ‘Beginning collection notes’ and ‘Workshops.
(Spring 2007, Spisak)
This site is intended for a teen audience who are interested in storytelling. Very fun visually and written well for the intended readers, the content offered is successful.
This is a great model for a school library website.
Graphic Novels - Jim Bone
Claire LaForge
Paper Crafts - Mai Kong, Marianne Martens, Kate Nicholoff
Karla Lucht & Jane Optie
Is the Library Really Sinking? Campus Lore and Urban Legends at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign - Annette Lesak
(Spring 2008, Jenkins)
Inquiry-Based Learning: A Collaboration Between School Media Centers and Classroom Teachers - Debra Fagan, Joyce McCaffrey, Bridget Wilmot and Elizabeth Wright
The Cat in the Hat, by Dr. Seuss - Loretta Morales
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What Would You Do if You Were Accused? - Elisa Gueffier
(Fall 2004, Welch)
A website that explores the impact of men and positive male role models on childrens literacy.
Programming for Babies - Suzanne Piel
A topic which is likely to be welcomed by many YA librarians who seek for new-technology-related programs.
This site is a webpage on L.M. Montgomery that includes a publication history, biography of the author, an analysis of contemporary reception to her books, as well as a critical evaluation of her work.
(Fall 2007, Tilley)
Shayna Liebler, Laurie Lehner-Furch, Megan Hayes
Nadene Eisner, Nell Fleming, Nicole Kaffel, and Janet Vogel
Ideas for conducting middle school and junior high reading groups with a mix of general and specific suggestions on this audience. Written for practitioners who have worked with this age group but havent established a formal reading/discussion group.
(Fall 2004, 506, Welch)
Have you been feeling like your tried and true teen programs are starting to lose their touch? Maybe it’s time to try something a little different.
Little House in the Big Woods, by Laura Ingalls Wilder - Sharon Swanke
A collection of very rich resources which gathers the information that teachers, librarians, parents, and children can use for developing a successful literacy program.
A dynamic website full with helpful resources about building a modern media center.
(Fall 2004, 514, Jenkins)
A compelling site about books and resources for young adults pertaining to the Salem Witch Trials.
(Spring 2007, McDowell)
The Center for Childrens Books Graduate Schoolof Library and Information Science University of Illinois atUrbana-Champaign
LIS590LRL - Literacy, Reading, and Readers
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Offers general suggestions for school and public librarians interested in starting literature circles. In addition, focused discussion questions and enrichment activities for six books put the general ideas into practice.
Tricia Leonard
Tricia Leonard and Sarah Ehlers
Nadene Eisner
This site details a collaborative community outreach storytelling project.
Our Community: A Bridge Through Time - Britni Rolfingsmeier, Emily David, La Toya Bennett, Carole Wonderlich, and Jenny Schwartzberg
An informative site that gives a general overview and history of graphic novels, focusing specifically on those about war.
(Fall 2007, Tilley)
Programming ideas, resource lists, and reference guides to a wide variety of crafts for children and young adults.
Picture book use in high schools is an unusual subject, and this a well-researched looks at this usage.
Books for Military Children - Jan Pye Marry
Why be content with staying inside the library? If you are lucky enough to have outdoor space for programming, here are suggestions about how to best use the outdoors.
Betsy-Tacy, by Maud Hart Lovelace - Suzy Piel
annette megown western high school Youth Services Research Projects,LIS403 - Childrens Literature
(Fall 2004, 514, Jenkins)
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(Fall 2002, 403A, Hearne)
An underserved population and excellent outreach opportunity for practitioners, this site includes several suggestions of programs, titles, and other outreach possibilities for working with this group.
(Fall 2004, 514, Jenkins)
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Sarah Spiegel
- Victoria Bitters & Elizabeth Wright
(Fall 2005, 506LE, Jenkins)
Library Service to Incarcerated Youth - Janet Thompson, Larra Clark
If you like Weetzie Bat… - Karen Choy and David Schwartz
(Fall 2007, McDowell)
Students with Special Needs - Linda Straube
(Summer 2005, 590IFL, Gaffney)
America /My name is America-Janet Vogel
(Spring 2007, Gaffney)
Teen Services 2.0 - Rummanah Aasi, Sarah Ehlers, Vanessa Standeart, and Lisa Story
The Lighter Side of Love - Kate Kite, Annette Lesak
This guide provides tips for developing a school-wide storytelling initiative that will encourage students, teachers, and staff to share their personal stories their school.
(Fall 2007, Tilley)
Carefully researched and visually stunning, this site on graphic novels that have been made into movies will be appealing to teens and librarians alike.
Plain and Tall- Angela Andrew-Pritchett, Sheri Reda, Jenny Schwartzberg and Mandy Simon
(Spring 2005, Welch)
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The main portion of this site is a on the impact of graphic novels on literacy but the additional links are helpful too. Graphic novels continue to be contentious in public and school libraries, and any accurate sites that offer curriculum tie-ins and activities around this format are needed.
With booklists, authors, award lists, and a strong introduction suggesting areas of further research, this is an excellent beginning resource for practitioners who want to broaden their collections or programming.
(Fall 2005, 506A, Jenkins)
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Gabriela Auld, Jenny Butler, Emily Conradt, and Kim Sigle