Public Writing - TLS 579 - Literature and Literacy for Young Children

Option 1: Book review

Articles and Guides:

"How to Write a Great Book Review (With Structure & Self-Editing Tips)" by Independent Book Review
While not exclusively focused on children's literature, this guide provides valuable insights into structuring and refining book reviews, which can be applied to children's books.
"How to Write a Picture Book Review" by Karen Nespoli
This article offers a step-by-step approach to reviewing picture books, emphasizing the importance of reading aloud and considering both text and illustrations.
"Write a Book Review With Rodman Philbrick" by Scholastic
This resource provides tips on crafting compelling book reviews, including expressing personal opinions and incorporating research about the author.

Websites and Journals:

Bookbird: A Journal of International Children's Literature
The official refereed journal of the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY), publishing articles and information about children’s literature from many countries. Available in Spanish.
Booklist Online
A publication of the American Library Association that provides critical reviews of books and audiovisual materials for all ages, including children's literature.
Books for Keeps
A British online magazine covering children's books, including reviews, author interviews, and articles.
The Children's Book Review
A resource that shares reviews, book lists, interviews with authors and illustrators, and tips to help parents, teachers, and librarians foster a love of reading in children.
The Horn Book Magazine
Established in 1924, this bimonthly magazine offers articles about issues and trends in children's literature, essays by artists and authors, and reviews of new books and paperback reprints for children.

Option 2: Op-Ed

Articles:

Gasman, M. (2014). How to write an opinion essay and why you should do it now. Phi Delta Kappan, 96 (1), 28–29. https://doi.org/10.1177/0031721714547858

E-books:

Tyson, W. (2010). Opinion articles. In Pitch perfect: Communicating with traditional and social media for scholars, researchers, and academic leaders (pp. 126-138). National Association of College and University Business Officers. [eBook edition].

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TLS 579 - Literature and Literacy for Young Children