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University of Southern Mississippi: De Grummond Children's Literature

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The de Grummond Children's Literature Digital Collection contains a selection of items from the manuscript collection located at the University of Southern Mississippi. Includes illustrations, manuscripts, letters, photographs,...
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Harold D. Underdown

Writing and Illustrating Multicultural Children's Books

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough resource on the wide-ranging topic of multicultural literature for children. Includes information about the current field of multiculturalism, opportunities for writers, finding a publisher, and looking toward the future of...
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Kostyor (Campfire): Russian Magazine for Children

For Students 9th - 10th
An online version of a well-established Russian children's magazine "Kostyor." Contents include current events for kids, children's literature, jokes, games, Russian history, biographical information on Russian writers, as well as...
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Harold D. Underdown

Writing Young Adult and Children's Fiction and Fantasy

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A great article concerning writing children's literature, especially in the area of fantasy or science fiction. The author provides information concerning how to develop characters, creating literary elements, and discusses some pitfalls...
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Yale University

Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: The American Family in Literature

For Teachers 6th - 8th
What is the objective of this "American Family in Literature" unit? This site uses "Farmer Boy" and "Nobody's Family Can Change" to explore differences in families. The resource includes rationale and activities to help get this point to...
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Children's Crusade by George Zabriskie Gray

For Students 4th - 8th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's The Children's Crusade: An Episode of the Thirteenth Century by George Zabriskie Gray [1870], a nonfiction account of Children's Crusade in the 13th Century.
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: How the Children Raised the Wind

For Students 3rd - 5th
A scanned copy of the 1896 publication of How the Children Raised the Wind by Edna Lyall, a fiction book for children.
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Select Poetry for Children

For Students 9th - 10th
A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of Select Poetry for Children by Joseph Payne, a book of poems for children.
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Mohammedan Children

For Students 2nd - 4th
A scanned copy of the 1851 publication of Mohammedan Children by Daniel Parish Kidder, a religious book for children.
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: A Plain and Short History of England for Children

For Students 6th - 8th
A scanned copy of the 1850 publication of A Plain and Short History of England for Children by George Davys, a nonfiction book for children.
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Harold D. Underdown

The Purple Crayon: Resources About Agents for Writers

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive research guide for writers who are interested in finding an agent. Rich with information and helpful hints; site is suited for children's literature writers but can also apply to other genres.
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Children's Nursery: Beatrix Potter's Children's Books

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
In this site dedicated to beloved children's author Beatrix Potter you can view a list of her works, many with links to the texts. Stories include Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny, Mrs. Tiggie Winkle, and more! Includes links to many other...
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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Dr. Seuss

For Students 9th - 10th
This "Featured Author," selection speaks more about how and why Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) wrote his children's books than about his life. Hurst also suggests the Dr. Seuss books can be used to teach older students some literary...
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University of Wisconsin

Uw: Cooperative Children's Book Center(ccbc)

For Students 9th - 10th
The CCBS is a valuable site for those interested in children's and young adults' literature. Search the universities collections, learn about upcoming events, "view archived videos of public lectures by authors, artists, and editors, or...
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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Lois Lowry

For Students 6th - 8th
Carol Hurst provides an interesting biographical sketch of Lois Lowry with information about several of her novels.
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British Library: Blake's 'The Chimney Sweeper': Literature & Injustice

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, learners will explore sources related to the lives of chimney sweepers in the early 19th century, highlighting the conditions endured by the children whose plight William Blake highlights in his 'Chimney Sweeper' poems.[PDF]
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Harold D. Underdown

The Use of Visual Elements to Tell a Better Story

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Short article gives excellent tips concerning how to use visual elements to enhance a written story. Article was written specifically for children's literature, but can also apply to other genres as well.
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Dog Crusoe and His Master

For Students 3rd - 5th
A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of The Dog Crusoe and His Master by Robert Michael Ballantyne, a fiction book for children.
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Island of Gold

For Students 4th - 6th
A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of The Island of Gold by Gordon Stables, a fiction book for children.
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Laura's Holidays

For Students 2nd - 4th
A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of Laura's Holidays by Henrietta Robins Mack Eliot, a fiction book for children.
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: A Little Puritan Rebel

For Students 4th - 6th
A scanned copy of the 1898 publication A Little Puritan Rebel by Edith Robinson, a fiction book for children.
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Old Plate's Story

For Students 4th - 6th
A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of The Old Plate's Story by William J. Forster, a fiction book for children.
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Queen's Story Book

For Students 9th - 10th
A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of The Queen's Story Book by George Laurence Gomme, a fiction book for children.
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Tony Drum

For Students 3rd - 5th
A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of Tony Drum by Edwin Pugh, a fiction book for children.

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