The University of Delaware Library maintains a representative collection of children's literature, ranging from reference books which provide information about children's authors and illustrators, best books for children, reviews of children's books, etc., to picture books, fiction and non-fiction written for children and young adults. While the collection is not comprehensive and does not replace the public library as a source for children's books, it is designed to support the curriculum and research interests of University of Delaware students and faculty. Award winning books of outstanding quality are automatically acquired, as well as other important children's books.
The following list includes some of the major sources shelved in the Reference Collection, Morris Library. For other children's books, check DELCAT by author, title, subject heading(s), or keyword(s).
Bingham, Jane. Fifteen Centuries of Children's Literature: An Annotated Chronology of
British and American Works in Historical Context. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press,
1980.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref PN1000 .A1 B55)
Denman-West, Margaret W. Children's Literature: A Guide to Information Sources. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited, 1998.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref PN1009.A1 D35 1998)
International Companion Encyclopedia of Children's Literature. London, New York: Routledge, 1996.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref PN1008.5 .I57 1996)
Award Winning Books for Children and Young Adults. Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow
Press.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref PR 990 .C74). Latest edition in Reference
Barker, Keith. Outstanding Books for Children and Young People: the LA Guide to Carnegie/Greenaway Winners, 1937-1997. London: Library Association, 1998.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref PN1009 .A1 B37x 1998)
British Children's Writers, 1800-1880. Detroit: Gale Research, 1996. Dictionary of Literary Biography, Vol. 163.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref PR990 .B747 1996)
British Children's Writers, 1880-1914. Detroit: Gale Research, 1994. Dictionary of Literary Biography, Vol. 141.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref PR990 .B75x 1994)
British Children's Writers, 1914-1960. Detroit: Gale Research, 1996. Dictionary of Literary Biography,Vol. 160.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref PR990 .B75 1996)
British Children's Writers Since 1960. Detroit: Gale Research, 1996. Dictionary of Literary Biography, Vol. 161.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref PR990 .B753 1996)
Children's Book Awards International: A Directory of Awards and Winners, from Inception through 1990. Jefferson, NC: McFarland, 1993.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref PN1009 .A1 .S65x 1992)
Murphy, Barbara Thrash. Black Authors and Illustrators of Books for Children and Young Adults: A Biographical Dictionary. New York: Garland, 1999.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref PN1009.A1M87x 1999)
The Newbery and Caldecott Medal Awards: A Guide to the Medal and Honor Books. Chicago, IL: American Library Association, 1998.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref PN1009 .A1 N49x 1998)
Something About the Author. Detroit: Gale Research. Annual. 1971 -
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref PN451 .A1 S65)
Yesterday's Authors of Books for Children: Facts and Pictures About Authors and Illustrators of Books for Young People, from Early Times to 1960. Detroit: Gale Research, 1977.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref PN451 .Y4)
Children's Books in Print. New York: R.R. Bowker, 1998.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref Z1037 .A1 C 482) Latest edition in Reference
Subject Guide to Children's Books in Print. New York: R.R. Bowker, 1999.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref Z1037 .A1 C4822) Latest edition in Reference
Children's Media Market Place. 4th ed. New York: Neal Schuman, 1995.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref Z479 .C45 1995)
Adventuring with Books: A Booklist for Pre-K - Grade 6. Urbana, IL: National
Council of Teachers of English, 1993.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref Z1037 .N346 1993)
Barstow, Barbara. Beyond Picture Books: A Guide to First Readers. New York: R.R. Bowker, 1989.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref PE1119.3 .B27x 1989)
Best Books for Children, Preschool through Grade 6. 4th ed. New York: R.R. Bowker,
1998.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref PN1009 .A1 G55x 1998)
Cianciolo, Patricia J. Picture Books for Children. 4th ed. Chicago, IL: American Library Association, 1997.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref PN1009 .A1 .C43x 1997)
Freeman, Judy. More Books Kids Will Sit Still For. New Providence, NJ: R.R. Bowker, 1995.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref Z1037 .F848 1995).
Gunning, Thomas G. Best Books for Beginning Readers. Boston: Allyn and Bacon,
1998.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref LB1573.G92 1998)
Lima, Carolyn W. A to Zoo: Subject Access to Children's Picture Books. 5th ed. New York: R.R. Bowker, 1998.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref PN1009 .A1 L55 1998)
McGovern, Edythe M. And Muller, Helen D. They're Never Too Young for Books: A Guide to Children's Books for Ages 1 to 8. Buffalo, NY: Prometheus Books, 1994.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref PN1009 .A1 M33x 1994)
Richey, Virginia H. and Puckett, Katharyn E. Wordless/Almost Wordless Picture Books: A Guide. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited, 1992.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref Z1037 .R47 1992)
Thomas, James L. Play, Learn, and Grow: An Annotated Guide to the Best Books and
Materials for Very Young Children. New Providence, NJ: R.R. Bowker, 1992.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref PN1009 .A1 T46x 1992)
Best Books for Young Adult Readers, Grades 7-12. New Providence, NJ: R.R. Bowker, 1997.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref PN1037 .C176 1997)
Books for You: An Annotated Booklist for Senior High Students. 13th ed. Urbana, IL: The Council, 1997.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref Z1037 .B724 1997)
Estell, Doug. Reading Lists for College Bound Students. New York: Arco, 1990.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref Z1039 .C65 E88 1990)
Outstanding Books for the College Bound: Choices for a Generation. Chicago:
American Library Association, 1996.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref Z1039 .C65 O9 1996)
Shapiro, Lillian L. Fiction for Youth: A Guide to Recommended Books. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, 1992.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref PN1009 .A1 F53x 1992)
Wright, Cora M. Hot Links: Literature Links for the Middle School Curriculum. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited, 1998.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref Z1037.W955 1998)
The Young Adult Reader's Adviser. New Providence, NJ: Bowker, 1992.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref PN1009 .A1 Y68x 1992)
Your Reading: An Annotated Booklist for Middle School and Junior High. Urbana, IL: The Council, 1996.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref PN1009 .A1 Y68x 1996)
Blackburn, G. Meredith. Index to Poetry for Children and Young People, 1982-1987: A
Title, Subject, Author, and First Line Index to Poetry in Collections for Children and Young
People. New York: H. W. Wilson, 1989.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref PN1023 .B68 1989)
Earlier volumes cover 1964-1982.
Fiction, Folklore, Fantasy, and Poetry for Children, 1876-1985. 2 vols. New York: Bowker, 1986.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref PN1009 .A1 F52x 1986)
Lynn, Ruth Nadelman. Fantasy Literature for Children and Young Adults. 3rd ed. New York: R.R. Bowker, 1989.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref PN1009 .A1 L97 1989)
Poetry Anthologies for Children and Young People. Chicago: American Library
Association, 1985.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref Z1037 .P76 1985)
Sprug, Joseph W. Index to Fairy Tales, 1987-1992: Including 310 Collections of Fairy Tales, Folktales, Myths, and Legends: With Significant Pre-1987 Titles Not Previously Indexed. Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow Press, 1994.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref GR550 .I74x 1994)
Trefny, Beverly Robin. Index to Children's Plays in Collections, 1975-1984. Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow Press, 1986.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref PN1627 .T73 1986)
A number of specialized bibliographies on specific topics such as ethnic studies, foreign countries, humor, historical fiction, careers, sports, etc., are available. These bibliographies will be listed in DELCAT. The following list is representative of these specialized sources.
Adamson, Lynda G. Recreating the Past: A Guide to American and World Historical Fiction for Children and Young Adults. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 1994.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref PN1009 .A1 A33x 1994)
Allen, Marjorie N. What Are Little Girls Made of?: A Guide to Female Role Models in Children's Books. New York: Facts on File, 1999.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref PS374.G55A55 1999)
Children's Books from Other Countries. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press, 1998.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref Z1037.C5428 1998)
Dreyer, Sharon S. The Bookfinder: A Guide to Children's Literature About the Needs and Problems of Youth Aged 2-15. 5 vols. Circle Pines, MN: American Guidance Service, 1977-1994.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref Z1037 .A1 D678)
Fakih, Kimberly Olson. Literature of Delight: A Critical Guide to Humorous Books for
Children. New Providence, NJ: R.R. Bowker, 1993.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref PN109 .Z6 F35x 1993)
Information Books for Children. Worcester: Ashgate Publishing, Ltd., 1992.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref PN1009 .A1 I54x 1992)
Kaleidoscope: A Multicultural Booklist for Grades K-8: Covering Books Published from 1993-1995. Urbana, IL: National Council of Teachers of English, 1997.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref Z1361.E4 K34 1997)
Kies, Cosette. Supernatural Fiction for Teens: More Than 1300 Good Paperbacks to Read for Wonderment, Fear, and Fun. 2nd ed. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited, 1992.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref PN1009 .A1 K54x 1992)
Lind, Beth Beutler. Multicultural Children's Literature: An Annotated Bibliography, Grades K-8. Jefferson, NC: McFarland, 1996.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref Z1361 .E4 L56 1996)
Rand, Donna. Black Books Galore!: Guide to Great African American Children's Books. New York: Wiley, 1998.
LOCATION: Morris Library: Reference (Ref E185 .R36x 1998)
Rasinski, Timothy V. And Gillespie, Cindy S. Sensitive Issues: An Annotated Guide to
Children's Literature K-6. Phoenix, AZ: Oryx Press, 1992.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref Z 1037 .R23 1992)
Robertson, Debra. Portraying Persons With Disabilities: An Annotated Bibliography of
Fiction for Children and Teenagers. New Providence, NJ: R.R. Bowker, 1992.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref PN1009 .A1 R63x 1992)
Rudman, Masha Kabakow. Children's Literature: An Issues Approach. 3rd ed. White Plains, NY: Longman Publishers, 1995.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref PN1009 .A1 R8 1995)
Strong Souls Singing: African American Books for Our Daughters and Our Sisters. New York: W.W. Norton, 1998.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref E185 .S77x 1998)
Book Review Index. Vol. 1 (1965) - Detroit: Gale Research.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref Z1035 .A1 B55) Shelved on Index Table.
Children's Literature Review. Vol. 1 (1976) - Detroit: Gale Research.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref PN1009 .A1 C5139)
Horn Book Index, 1924-1989. Phoenix, AZ: Oryx Press, 1990.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref Z1037 .A1 A15)
Also consult book reviewing periodicals, such as Booklist, Library Journal, School Library Journal, Publishers Weekly or Horn Book.
