Children's Literature Research Guide

Library Catalogs

Use the catalogs below to locate books and audio-visual materials.

C.O.D. Library Catalog
- Books in the C.O.D. Library about children's literature
- Books for children: For non-fiction use a subject heading plus "--juvenile literature" Click for a sample search
- Books for children: For fiction, use a subject heading plus "--juvenile fiction" Click for a sample search
I-Share: 45 Illinois libraries
WorldCat: libraries in this country and around the world

Reference Books

The following list is just a selection of books in the Reference collection located on the first floor of the Library.

Best Books for Children: Preschool Through Grade 6.
Reference PN 1009 .A1 G55 2002, 2003 supplement
Children's Catalog
Reference PN 1009 .A1 1976-2007
Children's Literature Review.
Reference PN 1009 .A1 C5139 1976-2005
Companion to American Children's Picture Books
Reference Z 1033 .P52 K57 2005
Contemporary Authors
Reference PN 451 .E8 C59
Master Index to Summaries of Children's Books
Reference Z 1037 .P46 1985 and 1998
Something About the Author
Reference PN 451 .S6
St. James Guide to Children's Authors
Reference PS 490 .S68 1999

Article Databases

Use these article databases to find articles published in magazines and journals on children's literature topics, biographical information on authors as well as book reviews. Please be sure to have your library card available before you use these databases from home.

Web Sites

The following Web sites are a good starting place to find information on children's literature.

The Caldecott Medal Awards The best in children's picture books.
Children's Literature Web Guide One stop "shopping" for children's literature on the Web.
The Coretta Scott King Awards Presented to authors of African descent for children's books that best represent the values of Dr. ML King.
The Newberry Awards The best in children's literature.
Amazon Great for finding books with similar themes. Also use to find works by specific authors.

Citing Sources

Help with citing sources. Includes NoodleBib that formats a bibliography for you, using either MLA or APA styles.

Diana Fitzwater, Reference Librarian
(630) 942-2078
SRC 3051
fitzwate@cdnet.cod.edu

Revised June 2008

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