3rd Edition
Teaching Children's Literature It's Critical!
Preface
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1: Introduction: Our Mantra-- Enjoy! Dig Deeply! Take Action!
Chapter 2: Why Reading Aloud Is Crucial
Chapter 3: Teaching Reading with Literature
Chapter 4: Choosing Books: Diversity Counts
Chapter 5: Language Study: Lingering in Text
Chapter 6: Supporting Literature Discussions
Chapter 7: Books Across the Curriculum: Focused, Author, Illustrator, and Genre Studies
Chapter 8: Responding to Literature through the Arts
Chapter 9: Challenging the Challengers
Chapter 10: Literature Response Strategies
About the Authors
Biography
Christine H. Leland is Professor Emerita in the Department of Literacy, Culture, and Language Education in the Indiana University School of Education at Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, USA.
Mitzi Lewison is Professor Emerita in the Department of Literacy, Culture, and Language Education at Indiana University, USA.
Jerome C. Harste is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Literacy, Culture, and Language Education at Indiana University, USA.
"If you are searching for a children’s literature text that speaks to issues beyond what is effective literature, this is the text that you should include in your teaching. Leland, Lewison, and Harste have created a text that is practical and relies on sound research to provide a pathway to building connections with literature."
--Kevin Cordi, Ohio Northern University, USA
"This text celebrates the potential of children’s literature to encourage readers to engage in the reading process, to think critically, to sort through ideas, and to act on them. Theory and practice are grounded in pedagogy that puts the reader at the center of the process, enjoying the adventure with high-quality literature across the curriculum."
--Denise H. Stuart, The University of Akron, USA
"Teaching Children’s Literature: It’s Critical! is a must read. The authors cleverly combine research, theory, and strategies that support classrooms filled with students who love reading, read critically, and use knowledge to advocate for equity."
--Lunetta Williams, University of North Florida, USA
