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12 Professional Reading Titles That Focus on Children’s Literature

12 Professional Reading Titles That Focus on Children’s Literature
Jen McConnel,  May 09, 2023

These recent and forthcoming titles celebrate the possibilities of children’s literature to support transformation, global consciousness, and creativity.

Shadow Books: Considering Enslavement and Its Legacy in Children’s Literature

Shadow Books: Considering Enslavement and Its Legacy in Children’s Literature
Ebony Elizabeth Thomas,  Jan 11, 2022

Children’s literature is becoming more inclusive. But it has been a long, complicated road, and the journey is ongoing.

Professional Shelf | Go-To Guides to Books for Children and Teens

Professional Shelf | Go-To Guides to Books for Children and Teens
SLJ Staff,  Oct 08, 2019

Two recently published titles offer recommendations galore for collection developers, classroom teachers, students of literature, and parents.

Primary Sources,

Primary Sources, "Muslims in Story", and "The Dark Fantasic" | Professional Shelf
SLJ Staff,  Jun 11, 2019

A selection of recently published titles consider race and the imagination, girl-positive libraries, career programming, and other topics. 

Beat Boredom by Martha Sevetson Rush | SLJ Review

Beat Boredom by Martha Sevetson Rush | SLJ Review
SLJ,  Jun 04, 2018
Every dedicated educator knows the feeling of spending hours creating just the right assignment to pique the interest of students. But what happens when students don’t respond as expected?
Cántale a tu bebé by Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer | SLJ Review

Cántale a tu bebé by Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer | SLJ Review
SLJ,  Feb 21, 2018
Incorporating music and play into curricula and programming is essential to developing early literacy skills in young children.
Was the Cat in the Hat Black? by Philip Nel | SLJ Review

Was the Cat in the Hat Black? by Philip Nel | SLJ Review
Shelley Diaz,  Feb 06, 2018
In five essays, children’s lit expert and Seuss scholar Nel (The Annotated Cat) critiques the insidious nature of racism in kids’ books.
Professional Reading on Fandom, Library Spaces, & More

Professional Reading on Fandom, Library Spaces, & More
SLJ,  Feb 03, 2018
Readers interested in adding to their professional reading collections will find plenty, from a volume on tapping into fandoms to an insightful work on encouraging children to read.
Professional Reading on the Genius Hour, Literacy-Based Programs, & More

Professional Reading on the Genius Hour, Literacy-Based Programs, & More
SLJ,  Sep 28, 2017
A primer on school librarianship, a guide to helping students pursue their passions, and more.
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