LITERATURE

Books for Older Children

100 books for girls to grow on
by Dodson, Shireen
From the author of "The mother-daughter book club", lively descriptions of the most inspiring books for girls, terrific discussion questions to spark conversation, great ideas for book-inspired activities, crafts, and field trips.

Best books for children : preschool through grade 6
by Gillespie, John Thomas
Help choosing books for your elementary age child!

Valerie & Walter's best books for children : a lively, opinionated guide
by Lewis, Valerie V.
A guide that lists a large variety of great books for children of all ages.

The New York times parent´s guide to the best books for children
by Lipson, Eden Ross
The New York Tkmes bestseller list? How about the New York Times Best Reader list? Try this for great ideas!

Great books about things kids love : more than 750 recommended books for children 3 to 14
by Odean, Kathleen
The author of "Great Books for Girls" and "Great Books for Boys" helps parents identify quickly and easily the best books about their children´s favorite subjects, from ballet to dinosaurs to trains.

Children & books
by Sutherland, Zena.
Zena Sutherland was editor of and reviewer for the Bulletin for the Center of Children´s Books from 1958 through 1985. She knew what kids like!

African American women writers
by Wilkinson, Brenda Scott
Discusses the lives and work of such notable African American women authors as: Phillis Wheatley, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Zora Neale Hurston, Gwendolyn Brooks, Nikki Giovanni, and Terry McMillan.

Children's and young adult literature by Latino writers
by York, Sherry
Great stories by Latino authors!