Children's publishing is a huge international industry and there is ever-growing interest from researchers and students in the genre as cultural object of study and tool for education and socialization.

This comprehensive reference work picks up where the author'sChildren's Book Awards International: A Directory of Awards and Winners, from Inception through 1990left off. Arranged by country, it lists awards and their winners, year by year, for illustrators and writers in children's literature from over 30 countries worldwide for the years 1990 through 2000. The particulars of each award are included, as well as information on discontinued awards. Each entry consists of the name of the award, the awarding organization (with address and phone number), a contact individual, a brief description of the award's criteria, and then a complete listing of winners from 1990 through 2000. The entries are arranged alphabetically by country, then by name of award. Indexed by awards and sponsors, titles, and names.

The purpose of this book is to provide a comprehensive reference source containing information on awards granted in English-speaking countries for excellence in children's literature. Several international awards are also included. Only those international awards that can be given to a book written in English are included. Both current and discontinued awards are listed, providing a total of 144 awards. The book consists of three parts. Part One, Directory of Awards, is arranged alphabetically by award. Each listing contains detailed information concerning the award's purpose and history, as well as the criteria and method of selection. Part Two, Award-Winning Authors and Illustrators, is arranged alphabetically by author and illustrator. All awards received by a single author or illustrator are arranged by the title of the winning book. Part Three, Selected Bibliography, lists books, book chapters, journal articles, dissertations, and reports on topics germane to children's book awards.

This indispensable teacher resource and course text, now revised and updated, addresses the "whats," "whys," and "how-tos" of incorporating outstanding children's literature into the K–8 reading program. A strong emphasis on diverse literature is woven throughout the fifth edition, with chapters emphasizing the need for books that reflect their readers and presenting dozens of carefully reviewed books that teachers will be eager to use in the classroom. Leading authorities provide advice on selecting texts, building core literacy and literary skills, supporting struggling readers, and maximizing engagement. The volume offers proven strategies for teaching specific genres and formats, such as fiction, nonfiction, picturebooks, graphic novels, biographies, and poetry. This title is a copublication with the International Literacy Association. New to This Edition *Many new teaching ideas and book recommendations, with an increased focus on culturally diverse literature. *Scope expanded from K–5 to K–8. *Chapter on using read-alouds and silent reading. *Chapters on diverse literature about the arts and on transitional chapter books. *Chapter on engaging struggling readers with authentic reading experiences.