Children's and Young Adult Literature

Welcome to the SEU guide for Children's Literature. This is a research guide to highlight library materials appropriate for Children's Literature. Use the tabs on the side to find sources and information to help you research education topics.

Books, journal titles, videos and DVDs can be found through the library catalog. The Children's Literature Collection is located in the Curriculum Lab (CLab) on the 1st Floor of the Library.

If you need research assistance or have suggestions or comments about this guide, please feel free to contact the College of Education librarian liaison. 

• EBSCO

  

  Select ALL EBSCO databases.

• EBSCO eBooks

  

  Books can be read online or downloaded (Adobe Digital Editions required for download).

• ERIC

  

  Education Resources Information Center (1966 - Present) - U.S. Department of Education

• EBSCO Educational

  

  ERIC, Educational Full Text(Wilson), Teacher Resource Center and Professional Development Collection.

• Teacher Reference Center

  

  Teacher Reference Center (TRC) provides indexing and abstracts for 280 peer-reviewed journals.

• Association for Childhood Education International

  Promotes and supports in the global community the optimal education and development of children, from birth through early adolescence, and influences the professional growth of educators and the efforts of others who are committed to the needs of children in a changing society.

• Child and Family Web Guide
  1. family/parenting
  2. education/learning
  3. typical child development
  4. health/mental health
  5. resources/recreation

  By Tufts University.

• U.S. Department of Education. Office of Elementary and Secondary Education

  Provides useful and timely information that will enhance knowledge of elementary and secondary education programs and issues. By the DOE.

News about children's books from the New York Times

• John Burningham, Author Who Piqued Young Imaginations, Dies at 82 - January 19, 2019

• Books to Give Your Precocious Readers - December 11, 1018

• Winter Holiday Treats For Picture Book Readers

• New Novels From Three of Today’s Most Beloved Children’s Authors

• Surviving, and Thriving, in Middle School Hell? Three New Novels Say It’s Possible

• In New Books for Kids, Women’s Victories Speak Loud and Clear

Circulation

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Reference

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• About the Caldecott Medal

• Click here for Caldecott Medal Winners and Honor Books, 1938-Present

Call Number: E STE
ISBN: 1596434023
Publication Date: 2010-05-25

Call Number: E JUS
ISBN: 0786809140
Publication Date: 2005-04-26

Call Number: E VAN
ISBN: 0395389496
Publication Date: 1985-10-28

ISBN: 9780064431781
Publication Date: 2012-12-26

• About the Newbery Medal

• Newbery Honors

Call Number: E STE
ISBN: 1572842245
Publication Date: 2017-10-10

Call Number: E JUS
ISBN: 0147515823
Publication Date: 2016-10-11

Call Number: E VAN
ISBN: 0440413281
Publication Date: 2002-01-08

Call Number: 1407103482
ISBN: 1407103482
Publication Date: 2007-01-01

Call Number: 0440414806
ISBN: 0440414806
Publication Date: 2000-05-09

ISBN: 148140993X
Publication Date: 2014-04-29

ISBN: 9780064401845
Publication Date: 2017-05-02

ISBN: 0060256656
Publication Date: 2014-02-18

ISBN: 9780142410363
Publication Date: 2007-08-16

• Proquest SIRS Issues Researcher- Banned Books
• ALA Banned Books Week
• Banned Books Week

• A to Z Journal List (EBSCO)

  

  To search more specific "education" resources, within Ebsco, click "Choose Databases" located above the search box. Click the "education" check box. You might also want to check "PsychInfo" and "PsychArticles."

• GKT General Knowledge Test

  
• FTCE Resource books
• FTCE Exam Practice
• FTCE/FELE Resources
• FTCE/FELE Resources

  

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Circulation

circ@seu.edu
863.667.5059

Reference

863.667.5089

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The following Library of Congress classifications may be useful when browsing the shelves at Steelman Library for additional materials on education. The majority of the 'L's are on the second floor. Additional materials (such as government documents, micromaterials, media, and reference books) may be found on the first (main) floor.

• L — Education (General)
• LA — History of Education
• LB — Theory and Practice of Education
• LC — Special Aspects of Education
• LD — Individual Institutions: United States

• Academic Search Complete

  
  To search more specific "education" resources, within Ebsco, click "Choose Databases" located above the search box. Click the "education" check box. You might also want to check "PsychInfo" and "PsychArticles."
• ERIC

  
  Education Resources Information Center (1966 - Present) - U.S. Department of Education
• JSTOR

  
  Archive Database usually five years old including Scholarly, full-text periodicals in the Arts and Sciences.
• Professional Development Collection

  
  Collection of nearly 520 high-quality education journals, including more than 350 peer-reviewed titles.
• PsycARTICLES

  
  Full text of articles in behavioral science, education, nursing, business, neuroscience.
• PsycINFO

  
  Abstracts of scholarly articles and dissertations in behavioral science and mental health.

• More Education Databases

Scholarly Articles in the ERIC Database

• EBSCO Tutorials

  Search Atla, Business Source, and other Ebsco databases with ease and skill.

• How to use JSTOR

  Learn how to search, make your own account, and other training available on video.

• ProQuest Tutorials

  Learn to search Proquest databases fast and efficiently with these webinars and Youtube videos.

• PsycArticles Tutorials

• Association of Christian Schools Internation

  The Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) is the largest Protestant educational organization in the world. Since 1978, ACSI has advanced excellence in Christian schools by enhancing the professional and personal development of Christian educators and providing support functions for Christian schools.

• Christian Educators Association International

  Although the National Educators Fellowship is geared to a ministry among the public schools, it is not opposed to Christian day schools. Says Narramore, "Of course, we are very happy for such schools; however our organization is intended primarily for public school teachers. The overwhelming majority of children attend public schools, and if we as Christians are going to reach their minds and hearts, we must go where they are-to the public schools."

• American Association of Christian Schools

  AACS – the American Association of Christian Schools – is one of the leading organizations of Christian schools in the country. Founded in 1972 and now in operation for over forty years, the AACS serves over 100,000 students and teachers in member schools throughout the United States. The general purpose and objectives of AACS are to aid in promoting, establishing, advancing, and developing Christian schools and Christian education in America.

• Christian Educators Association

  The mission of the Christian Educators Association is to inspire and support Christian educators and encourage community by providing opportunities for spiritual and professional growth based on God's Word.

• International Literacy Foundation

• National Council for the Social Studies

• National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

• National Science Teachers Association

• The National Council for the Teachers of English

• National Art Education Association

• National School Boards Association

• Children's Defense Fund (CDF)

  Health Care Coverage for All of America's Children, Ending Child Poverty, Child Advocacy Programs

• Education Week

• Education News

  U.S. and international education news and information

• New York Times Education

  Latest education news from the New York Times

• Chronicle of Higher Education

• Top Websites (AASL)

  American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has recently posted their Top Websites for Teaching and Learning.

Annenberg Media has free streaming videos—requires sign up. Excellent content for professional development. According to their website:

"Annenberg Media's multimedia resources help teachers increase their expertise in their fields and assist them in improving their teaching methods. Many programs are also intended for students in the classroom and viewers at home. All Annenberg Media videos exemplify excellent teaching." Resources are divided into six broad disciplines and are browseable by grade.

When you can't access an article or book, remember to request it from ILL at no cost.

Click this icon in a database, or use the Request Library Materials link below.

Request Library Materials Form
Request (books, chapters, journal articles)
Contact ILL at ill@seu.edu

• You can request books and articles not available at SEU or other local libraries through Interlibrary Loan.
• Articles will be emailed to you whenever possible.
• Books will be mailed with pre-paid postage return packaging, if you are an online student.
• Use links from resources to make requests, or use the Interlibrary Loan Request Form.