Harold D. Underdown
Writing and Illustrating Multicultural Children's Books
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...
Harold D. Underdown
Writing Young Adult and Children's Fiction and Fantasy
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...
Library of Congress
Library of Congress: Words to the Wise: Aesop's Fables Interactive Book
Click through these beautifully illustrated Aesop's fables which also happen to be interactive. The illustrations are from a 1919 book illustrated by Milo Winter. There are links to downloads for iPad, iPhone, and Android.
Yale University
Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: The American Family in Literature
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...
Orca Book Publishers
Orca Book Publishers: Cracked Teaching Guide [Pdf]
Cracked by Canadian author Michele Martin Bossley is a mystery novel for ages 9-12. The story centers on the bobsled competition at the World Cup. This teacher's guide includes a book summary and ideas for discussions and learning...
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Parley's Book of Books
A scanned copy of the 1850 publication of Parley's Book of Books by Samuel G. Goodrich, a collection of fiction and nonfiction stories for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Queen's Story Book
A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of The Queen's Story Book by George Laurence Gomme, a fiction book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Boys' Book of Adventures by Sea and Land
A scanned copy of the 1897 publication of Boys' Book of Adventures by Sea and Land, a book of poems and stories for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Animal Story Book
A scanned copy of the 1896 publication of The Animal Story Book by Andrew Lang, a fiction book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Aunt Louisa's Book of Common Things
A scanned copy of the 1896 publication of Aunt Louisa's Book of Common Things by Laura Valentine, a fiction book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Story Book for Girls and Boys
A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of The Story Book for Girls and Boys by Timothy Shay Arthur, a fiction book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Youth's Book of Gems for the Mind and the Heart
A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of The Youth's Book of Gems for the Mind and the Heart by Francis Channing Woodworth, a nonfiction book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: My Own Book
A scanned copy of the 1850 publication of My Own Book, a book of religious stories for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Book of Animals
A scanned copy of the 1850 publication of The Book of Animals by T. Bilby, a nonfiction book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The First Book of History
A scanned copy of the 1850 publication of The First Book of History by Samuel G. Goodrich, a nonfiction book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Book of Enterprise and Adventure
A scanned copy of the 1853 publication of The Book of Enterprise and Adventure, a nonfiction book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Fairy Book
A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of The Fairy Book by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik, a fiction book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Wide Awake Story Book for Our Boys and Girls
A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of Wide Awake Story Book for Our Boys and Girls, a book of poems and stories for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: How the Children Raised the Wind
A scanned copy of the 1896 publication of How the Children Raised the Wind by Edna Lyall, a fiction book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Evening Book
A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of The Evening Book by John Aikin, a nonfiction book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Select Poetry for Children
A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of Select Poetry for Children by Joseph Payne, a book of poems for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Mohammedan Children
A scanned copy of the 1851 publication of Mohammedan Children by Daniel Parish Kidder, a religious book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: A Plain and Short History of England for Children
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.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Children's Crusade by George Zabriskie Gray
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.