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Instructional Media Center

Sections:

Finding Books for 6-12 Readers: Print & Online Resources

UW-Eau Claire Print Resources

Journals (Located in the Main Library, 2nd Floor)

  • ALAN Review  
    Articles on YA literature and its teaching, interviews with authors, reports on publishing trends, current research on YA literature, a section of reviews of new books, and ALAN membership news.
  • Horn Book  
    Reviews of current K-12 literature; articles and interviews.
  • Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy  
    Literacy journal published exclusively for teachers of older learners; from the International Reading Association (IRA).
  • School Library Journal  
    Book reviews of current K-12 literature, as well as adult books for young adults; articles and interviews, mostly on school librarianship.
  • Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)  
    Reviews of current 6-12 literature: articles and interviews.

Books

  • Adamson, L. G. (1998). Literature connections to American history, 7-12: resources to enhance and entice. Englewood, CO : Libraries Unlimited. IMC Professional Collection, lower level, Z1236 .A33 1998eb
  • Beetz, K. H., Niemeyer, S. (2003). Beacham’s guide to literature for young adults. Washington, D.C.: Beacham Pub. IMC Professional Collection, lower level, Z1037.A1 B38 1989
  • Carter, B., Estes, S., Waddle, L. (2000). Best books for young adults. Chicago, IL: American Library Association. IMC Professional Collection, lower level, Z1037 .C34 2000
  • Carter, B., Abrahamson, R. F. (1990). Nonfiction for young adults: from delight to wisdom. Phoenix, AZ: Oryx Press. IMC Professional Collection, lower level, Z1037.A1 C345 1990
  • Cox, R. E. (2002). Tantalizing tidbits for teens : quick booktalks for the busy high school media specialist. Worthington, OH: Linworth Pub., Inc. IMC Professional Collection, lower level, Z1037.A1 C69 2002
  • Gillespie, J. T. (1991). Best books for senior high readers. New Providence, NJ: Bowker. IMC Professional Collection, lower level, Z1037 .G483 1991
  • Gillespie, J. T. (2000). Best books for young teen readers, grades 7 to 10. New Providence, NJ: R.R. Bowker. IMC Professional Collection, lower level, Z1037 .B55 2000
  • Lynn, R. N. (1995). Fantasy literature for children and young adults. New Providence, NJ: Bowker. IMC Professional Collection, lower level, Z1037 .L97 1995
  • National Council of Teachers of English. Committee on the Senior High School Booklist. (1997). Books for you: an annotated booklist for senior high. Chicago, IL: National Council of Teachers of English. IMC Professional Collection, lower level, Z1037 .B724
  • Spencer, P. (1999). What do young adults read next?: a reader’s guide to fiction for young adults. Detroit: Gale Group. IMC Professional Collection, lower level, Z1037 .S7575 1999

UW-Eau Claire Online Resources

  • Bowker's Books in Print: A huge database of all the books currently available in print. Can limit searches to age level, subject, fiction/nonfiction, award-winners, etc., so is great for finding books on themes. Provides lengthy annotations.
  • Children's Literature Comprehensive Database : Another huge database of titles. Again, can limit searches to age level, subject, fiction/nonfiction, award-winners, etc., so is great for finding books on themes. Provides short annotations and full-text reviews.

Free Online Resources

Journals

  • Academic Search Premier (also available free in Wisconsin through Badgerlink. Click on "Magazines and Journals (EBSCOhost Web)") Contains full-text versions of young adult literature journals like:
    • Horn Book (see description above in “Print Resources”)
    • School Library Journal (see description above in “Print Resources”)
    • YALS (the journal of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) division of the American Library Association (ALA) (see links below in organizations)
    • Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy (the journal of the International Reading Association (IRA)) (see description above in “Print Resources”)
    • …and many other teaching resources

Websites

  • Teaching Books: (also available free in Wisconsin through Badgerlink; create a free login): Includes video interviews with authors and illustrators, literature activity guides, thematic book lists, literature links, and lists of awards.
  • K-12 Literature Links: Other popular and useful literature websites.

Organizations


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