Researching the Process

The one thing I have found is a plethora of children’s literature (fiction and nonfiction) resources, and many of them have been fantastic. Here are a few of my favorites (and they’re making it into my lit review):

Bamford, Rosemary A., and Janice V. Kristo. “Choosing Quality Nonfiction Literature: Examining Aspects of Accuracy and Organization.” Making Facts Come Alive: Choosing Quality Nonfiction Literature K–8. Ed. Rosemary A. Bamford and Janice V. Kristo. Norwood, Mass.: Christopher-Gordon Publishers, Inc., 1998. 19–38.

Fredericks, Anthony D. “Evaluating and Using Nonfiction Literature in the Science Curriculum.” Making Facts Come Alive: Choosing Quality Nonfiction Literature K–8. Ed. Rosemary A. Bamford and Janice V. Kristo. Norwood, Mass.: Christopher-Gordon Publishers, Inc., 1998. 109–121.

Kerper, Richard M. “Choosing Quality Nonfiction Literature: Features for Accessing and Visualizing Information.” Making Facts Come Alive: Choosing Quality Nonfiction Literature K–8. Ed. Rosemary A. Bamford and Janice V. Kristo. Norwood, Mass.: Christopher-Gordon Publishers, Inc., 1998. 55–74.

McClure, Amy A. “Choosing Quality Nonfiction Literature: Examining Aspects of Writing Style.” Making Facts Come Alive: Choosing Quality Nonfiction Literature K–8. Ed. Rosemary A. Bamford and Janice V. Kristo. Norwood, Mass.: Christopher-Gordon Publishers, Inc., 1998. 39–54.

Palmer, Rosemary G., and Roger A. Stewart. “Nonfiction trade book use in primary grades.” The Reading Teacher 57.1 (Sept 2003): 38(11). Academic OneFile. Gale. Eastern Michigan University. 1 Oct.. 2007
<http://find.galegroup.com.ezproxy.emich.edu/itx/start.do?prodId=AONE>.

Seuling, Barbara. How to Write a Children’s Book and Get It Published. 2^nd ed. New York: MacMillan General Reference, 1991.