Children's Literature: Genres  Tags: childrens_literature education juvenile_books childrens_literature_genres  

The IRC Children's Author and Illustrator web site includes more than 100 pages of authors and illustrator specific resources including books, media, and internet links.

Below are links to authors who have written historical fiction titles highlighted on this LibGuide.

Below are links to authors who have written realistic picture books highlighted on this LibGuide.

Scott O'Dell, author of The Island of the Blue Dolphins, established the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction in 1982.

The award is given annually to "a meritorious book published in the previous year for children or young adults. Scott O'Dell established this award to encourage other writers--particularly new authors--to focus on historical fiction."

"Historical fiction tells stories set in the past; it portrays events that actually occurred or possibly could have occured. Authors create plot and character within an authentic historical setting" (p. 15).

"Historical fiction ranges from stories set in prehistoric times to those reflecting the issues and events of the twentieeth century" (p.15).

Cullinan, B.E. and Galda, L. (2002). Cullinan and Galda’s literature and the child. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Thomson Learning.

I'm in the library, where's my book? Juvenile books are located on the second floor, even ones that do not begin with PZ!

The juvenile collection, call numbers beginning with "A," starts after Caldecott & Newbery award books section. Ask in the IRC if you need help.