Southwest Iowa Library Service Area

Bibliographies for Children’s Collection Development

Thanks to Roy Kenagy, State Library of Iowa, for this bibliography.

NOTE: Addresses for direct publishers follow the bibliography. State Library call numbers are for the State Library of Iowa.

Adventuring With Books: A Booklist for Pre-K - Grade 6. 1997. Urbana, IL: National Council of Teachers of English. ISBN: 0814100805. $22.95 State Library: LS 011.62

American Library Association Best of the Best for Children: Books, Magazines, Videos, Audio, Software, Toys, Travel. 1992. Edited by Denise P. Donavin. New York: Random House. ISBN: 0679742506. $20.00 State Library: LS 011.62

Barstow, Barbara and Judith Riggle. 1995. Beyond Picture Books: A Guide to First Readers. 2nd ed. New Providence, NJ: Bowker. ISBN: 083523519X. $49.95 State Library: LS 011.62

Best Books for Children: Preschool Through Grade 6. 1995. 5th ed. New Providence, NJ: Bowker. ISBN: 083523455X. $58.00 State Library: LS 011.62

Best Books for Young Adult Readers (Grades 7-12). 1997. 1st ed. New Providence, NJ: Bowker. ISBN: 0835238326. $59.95 State Library: LS 011.625

The Book Scene . . . Especially for Teens. Annual edition. Minneapolis: Minneapolis Public Library. $5.00 State Library: LS 011.62

Books for You: An Annotated Booklist for Senior High Students. 1997. Urbana, IL: National Council of Teachers of English. ISBN: 0814103677. $22.95 State Library: LS 011.625 (1992)

Carter, Betty. 1994. Best Books for Young Adults: The History, The Selections, The Romance. Chicago: American Library Association. ISBN: 0838934390. $25.00 State Library: LS 028.162

CCBC Choices. Annual edition. Madison: Cooperative Children's Book Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison. $6.00 State Library: LS 028.5

CD-ROMS for Kids: Booklist's Best Bets. 1997. Chicago: Booklist Publications, American Library Association. ISBN: 0838978878. $20.00 State Library: LS 025.344

Children's Books of the Year. Annual edition. New York: Child Study Children's Book Committee, Bank Street College. $6.00 State Library: LS 011.62

Children's Catalog. 1996, including annual supplements. 16th ed. New York: H. W. Wilson. ISBN: 0824208056. $90.00 State Library: LS 011.62

Cianciolo, Patricia J. 1997. Picture Books for Children. 4th ed. Chicago: American Library Association. ISBN: 0838907016. $38.00 State Library: LS 011.62

The Elementary School Library Collection: A Guide to Books and Other Media, Phases 1-2-3. 1998. 21st ed. Edited by Linda L. Homa, Ann L. Schreck, and Maureen Hoebener. Williamsport, PA: Brodart. ISBN: 0872721140. $139.95 State Library: LS 011.62

Freeman, Judy. 1990. Books Kids Will Sit Still For: The Complete Read-Aloud Guide. 2nd ed. New Providence, NJ: Bowker. ISBN: 0853230104. $45.00 State Library: LS 028.162

Freeman, Judy. 1995. More Books Kids Will Sit Still For: A Read-Aloud Guide. New Providence, NJ: Bowker. ISBN: 0835235203. $49.95 State Library: LS 011.62

From Biography to History: Best Books for Children's Entertainment and Education. 1998. Edited by Catherine Barr. New Providence, NJ: Bowker. ISBN: 0835240126. $59.95 State Library: LS 016.92

Gillespie, John T. and Ralph J. Folcarelli. 1994. Guides to Library Collection Development. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited. ISBN: 1563081733. $59.00 State Library: LS 025.21

Herald, Diana Tixler. 1997. Teen Genreflecting. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited. ISBN: 156308287X. $23.50 State Library: 016.813

Hoffman, Preston and Carol H. Osteyee. 1993. Audio Book Breakthrough: A Guide to Selection and Use in Public Libraries and Education. Westport, CT: Greenwood. ISBN: 0313286906. $39.95 State Library: LS 025.2882

The Horn Book Guide to Children's and Young Adult Books. Semi-annual edition; March and September. Boston: Horn Book. $42.00 annually; $25.00 single issue; with magazine, $72.00 annually State Library: LS 028.162

Kobrin, Beverly. 1995. Eyeopeners II: Children's Books to Answer Children's Questions About the World Around Them. New York: Scholastic. ISBN: 0590484028. $6.95 State Library: LS 809.89

Lima, Carolyn W. and John A. Lima. 1997. A to Zoo: Subject Access to Children's Picture Books. 5th ed. New Providence, NJ: Bowker. ISBN: 0835232018. $69.75 State Library: LS 011.62

Magazines for Kids and Teens. 1997. Revised ed. Edited by Donald R. Stoll. Newark, DE: International Reading Association. ISBN: 0872072436. $15.95 State Library: LS 011.34

Middle and Junior High School Library Catalog. 1995, including annual supplements. 7th ed. New York: H. W. Wilson. ISBN: 0824208803. $175.00 State Library: LS 011.625

Miller, Elizabeth B. Annual edition. The Internet Resource Directory for K-12 Teachers & Librarians. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited. ISBN: 1563085062. $25.00 State Library: LS 025.0637

Peterson, Carolyn Sue and Ann D. Fenton. 1992. Reference Books for Children. 4th ed. Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow. ISBN: 0810825430. $39.50 State Library: LS 028.162

Phelan, Carolyn. 1996. Science Books for Young People. Chicago: Booklist Publications, American Library Association. ISBN: 0838978371. $9.95 State Library: LS 016.5

Sapp, Gregg. 1995. Building a Popular Science Library Collection for High School to Adult Learners: Issues and Recommended Resources. Westport, CT: Greenwood. ISBN: 0313289360. $45.00 State Library: LS 025.275

Science Books and Films: Best Books for Children, 1992-1995. 1996. Washington, DC: American Association for the Advancement of Science. ISBN: 0871685868. $24.00 State Library: LS 016.5

Senior High School Library Catalog. 1997. 15th ed. New York: H. W. Wilson. ISBN: 082429214. $134.00 State Library: LS 011.62

Smallwood, Carol. 1992. Free Resource Builder for Librarians & Teachers. 2nd ed. Jefferson, NC: McFarland. ISBN: 0899506852. $27.50

Sorrow, Barbara Head and Betty S. Lumpkin. 1996. CD-ROM for Librarians and Educators: A Guide to Over 800 Instructional Resources. 2nd ed. Jefferson, NC: McFarland. ISBN: 0786401761. $45.00 State Library: LS 371.3343

Thomas, James L. 1992. Play, Learn, and GrowÔ: An Annotated Guide to the Best Books and Materials for Very Young Children. New Providence, NJ: Bowker. ISBN: 0835230198. $30.00 State Library: LS 028.162

Walker, Barbara J. 1998. Developing Christian Fiction Collections for Children and Adults: Selection Criteria and a Core Collection. New York: Neal-Schuman. ISBN: 1555702929. $35.00 State Library: LS 025.278

West, Mark I. 1997. Everyone's Guide to Children's Literature. Fort Atkinston, WI: Highsmith. ISBN: 0917846907. $18.00 State Library: LS 011.62

The Young Adult Reader's Adviser: Vol. 1. The Best in Literature and Language Arts, Mathematics and Computer Science; Vol. 2. The Best in Social Sciences and History, Science and Health. 1992. New Providence, NJ: Bowker. ISBN: 0835230686. $79.95 State Library: In Cataloging Your Reading: An Annotated Booklist for Middle School and Junior High. 1995. 10th ed. Edited by Barbara G. Samuels and G. Kylene Beers. Urbana, IL: National Council of Teachers of English. ISBN: 0814159435. $21.95 State Library: LS 011.625 (1993 edition)

Addresses for direct publishers:

Brodart Company 500 Arch St. Williamsport, PA 17705 (800) 233-8467

Child Study Children’s Book Committee Bank Street College 610 West 112th St New York, NY 10025 (212) 875-4540

Cooperative Children’s Book Center Out-of-state residents may order from: Friends of the CCBC, Inc. P.O. Box 5288 Madison, WI 53705

Horn Book 11 Beacon St., Suite 1000 Boston, MA 02108 (800) 325-1170

Minneapolis Public Library Young Adult Services Department 300 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55401-1992 (612) 372-6561

National Council of Teachers of English 1111 W. Kenyon Rd. Urbana, IL 61801-1096 (800) 369-6283

The H. W. Wilson Company 950 University Avenue Bronx, NY 10452 (800) 367-6770

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