Children's Literature in the Reading Program

An Invitation to Read (third edition)

 

About the Editors

Contributors

Foreword
Richard L. Allington

Preface
Bernice E. Cullinan, Deborah A. Wooten

Section One: Genre Studies

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Chapter 1
Exploring Visual Images in Picture Books
Cyndi A. Giorgis

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Chapter 2
Graphic Novels in Education: Cartoons, Comprehension, and Content Knowledge
Stergios Botzakis

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Chapter 3
Using Postmodern Picture Books in the Classroom
Elizabeth A. Swaggerty

Chapter 4
Discovering the Many Layers in Nonfiction Books: An Author's View
James Cross Giblin

Chapter 5
Yes, Poetry Can!
David L. Harrison

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Chapter 6
Series Books for Young Readers: Seeking Reading Pleasure and Developing Reading Competence
Anne McGill-Franzen

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Chapter 7
Learning Through Literature That Offers Diverse Perspectives: Multicultural and International Literature
Junko Yokota

Section Two: The Role of Children's Literature in the Classroom

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Chapter 8
The Surreptitious Role of Children's Literature in Classrooms That Aim to Be “Exemplary”
Nancy Roser, Audra K. Roach, Michelle D. Horsey

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Chapter 9
Young Writers Use Mentor Texts
Jane Hansen

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Chapter 10
Responding and Comprehending: Reading With Delight and Understanding
Lauren Aimonette Liang, Lee Galda   FREE!

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Chapter 11
Enhancing Learning: Implementing Content Area Children's and Young Adults' Literature
Carole S. Rhodes, Janice Smith

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Chapter 12
Inviting All Students Into the Literacy Arena Through Writing and Sharing Connections
Deborah A. Wooten, Patricia W. White

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Chapter 13
So Many Books—How Do I Choose?
Colleen P. Gilrane

Section Three: Reaching Beyond the Classroom Walls to Support Literacy and Learning

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Chapter 14
Teacher and School Librarian Collaboration: Imagine a Partner
Gail Bush

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Chapter 15
Using Literature to Build Home and School Connections
Sophie C. Degener

Index

Children's Literature Author Index

Children's Literature Title Index

 

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