{"product_id":"childrens-literature-in-action-a-librarians-guide-paperback-1","title":"Children's Literature in Action: A Librarian's Guide - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMarianne Martens\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSylvia M. Vardell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe fully revised and updated fourth edition of \u003ci\u003eChildren's Literature in Action\u003c\/i\u003e offers a concise but comprehensive introduction to the body of literature for children (ages 0-12) for pre-service librarians and educators who work in the school or public library setting.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis well-regarded text by Sylvia M. Vardell and new co-author Marianne Martens follows a genre-based approach, providing an overview of genres, featured authors and titles, most important awards, selection criteria, and practical applications for each major genre in the field. Each chapter includes: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Practitioner perspectives\u003cbr\u003e- Exemplary titles\u003cbr\u003e- Sample reviews\u003cbr\u003e- Major award winners\u003cbr\u003e- Historical perspectives\u003cbr\u003e- Instructional standards\u003cbr\u003e- Relevant assignments\u003cbr\u003e- Related professional resources \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe fourth edition adds new material on the growing body of middle grade literature, graphic novels and manga for young readers, new mixed-genre categories, cross-curricular connections, trends in nonfiction, and the latest digital materials and tools. It includes expanded content on diverse and inclusive literature and international perspectives. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReaders will become knowledgeable about the wide variety of quality literature available for all young readers and learn how to mindfully select, evaluate, and promote good books in every genre in the library, the classroom, and across the curriculum.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarianne Martens\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor at Kent State University's School of Information, USA. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSylvia M. Vardell\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor Emerita in the School of Library and Information Studies at Texas Woman's University, USA.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 416\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.01 x 9.91 x 7.01 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 17, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56445471064369,"sku":"9798216186175","price":116.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/9532\/7537\/files\/Ydqxv0-h5N9798216186175.webp?v=1790225889","url":"https:\/\/mitchellofficial.com\/products\/childrens-literature-in-action-a-librarians-guide-paperback-1","provider":"MITCHELL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}