1st Edition
Exploring Genres and Text Formats in Children’s Literature Supporting Students’ Engagement and Understanding
1. Introduction Part 1: Genres of Children's Literature 2. Fiction 3. Nonfiction 4. Poetry Part 2: Formats of Literature 5. Picturebooks 6. Chapter Books 7. Novels in Verse 8. Graphic Novels
Biography
Miriam Martinez is Professor Emeritus at the University of Texas at San Antonio where she taught children’s literature for more than 30 years. Her research focuses on diverse formats of children’s literature, the nature of children’s literary responses, and instructional strategies to support children’s reading of literature.
Rebecca Stortz is an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of Texas at San Antonio where she teaches courses focused on children’s literature and writing development in the educator preparation program. Her research interests include children’s literature from diverse perspectives, culturally responsive and socially just teaching practices, the importance of textual knowledge for reading instruction, and the encouragement of teacher commitment via early-career experiences.
Janis Harmon is Professor Emeritus of Literacy Education at the University of Texas at San Antonio. She taught both undergraduate and graduate literacy courses for educators interested in teaching at the middle school and high school levels.
