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Best Books for Boys A Resource for Educators
Matthew D. Zbaracki
Foreword by Jon Scieszka
Book Code: LU8599
ISBN: 1-59158-599-6
ISBN-13: 978-1-59158-599-2
204 pages
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Publication: 4/30/2008
List Price: $45.00 (UK Sterling Price: £25.95)
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
Subjects: Reviews:
  • The first chapter focuses on factors that play into effectively selecting books for boys and offers concrete ways to use these criteria in a library or classroom setting, which will be appreciated by many professionals. The bulk of the text is devoted to annotated lists of books organized by genre (humor, fantasy, poetry, etc.). Each chapter is prefaced with a brief introduction, covering why the genre is appealing to boys and explaining the arrangement of the annotated lists....Zbaracki's relaxed writing style is accessible to all types of readers....Good source notes guide readers to additional writings on the topic and speak to the author's significant research in his field. Nicely indexed by author, title, and subject, this easy to navigate resource will complement most mid-sized and larger young adult readers' advisory collections.
    —VOYA     October 2008
  • This guide is arranged by genre and then by type of material (e.g., picture books, novels); the author, title, and subject indexes make it easy to use. There is an exceptionally useful chapter on graphic novels and their importance. The book will be helpful for those with a very limited knowledge of childrens books.
    —School Library Journal     September 2008
Description: Looking for books guaranteed to grab the attention and interest of boys? Books that will keep them reading to the end? Books that will turn them onto reading, or turn them from reluctant readers into lifelong readers? Dip into this guide for a wealth of ideas, all carefully chosen to help librarians, teachers, and parents.
The approximately 500 entries have been selected for the general appeal and for their ability to engage and involve readers. Covering a broad span of literature, the book focuses on titles published within the last decade. Genres covered include humor, realistic fiction, adventure, sports, fantasy, historical fiction, graphic novels, nonfiction, and even poetry.
Entries are organized by genre and each includes a brief plot summary that highlights the appeal to boys, an indication of reading level, and complete bibliographic information.
In recent years, educators and librarians have become increasingly aware of their failings with young male readers, and eager to enlist boys in books and reading. If you are among those educators hoping to more successfully reach out to boys and promote reading, this book is for you. A wonderful tool for collection development, book lists, and displays, this volume will help adults sift through the plethora of titles published for children each year and identify suitable titles for individual boys in grades 3-10.
Table of Contents:
  • Foreword
  • Preface
  • Chapter 1: Boys and Books
  • Chapter 2: Humor
  • Chapter 3: Nonfiction
  • Chapter 4: Realistic Fiction
  • Chapter 5: Fantasy
  • Chapter 6: Historical Fiction
  • Chapter 7: Poetry
  • Chapter 8: Graphic Novels
  • Chapter 9: I Can't Resist These
LC Card Number: 2007051065
LCC Class: Z1039
Dewey Class: 028
PDF Catalogs:
LU Academic Library Spring 2008.pdf
LU Public Library Spring 2008.pdf
LU School Library Spring 2008.pdf
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