Children and YA Author & Illustrator Guide
Welcome to the children's author and illustrator information page. These pages are a series of online pathfinders; a starting point for resources on various children and young adult authors and illustrators. Included on each page is a listing of Ashland University library holdings on the specified author or illustrators, a sampling of articles available in library databases, and internet resources.
Ashland University Library has a comprehensive reference collection with various resources for children and young adult author and illustrator research. The Instructional Resource Center has a supplemental reference collection, located directly inside the IRC, with items specifically targeted to these genres.
Featured here are reference titles available in both the IRC reference and AU library reference collections, AU library database recommendations, and Internet resources. Be sure to use the library catalog for additional resources in the circulating collection.
Author & Illustrator pages:
| IRC Reference Resources |
Awards & Directories
Children's book award handbook | Z1037.A2 M37 2007
Children's book awards international | Z1037.A2 S46 2002
The Coretta Scott King Awards, 1970 - 2004 | Z1037.A2 C67 2004
The Newbery & Caldecott awards| PN1009.A1 N4 2008
The Newbery companion | Z1037.A2 G55 2001
The Newbery/Printz companion | Z1037.A2 G56 2006
The Pura Belpre awards | Z1037.A2 P87 2006
Bio-bibliography & Bibliographies
60 years of Notable children's books | Z1037.S59 2003x
Across cultures: a guide to multicultural literature for children | Z1037 .E19 2007
An annotated bibliography of multi-cultural literature and related activities | Z1361.E4 G39 2004
Best books for building literacy for elementary school children | LB1573.B47 2000
Bilingual children's books in English and Spanish | Z1037.7 .D36 2003
Black books galore! A guide to great African American children's books | Z1361.N39 R33 1998
Celebrating children's choices: 25 years of children's favorite books | Z1037.P86 2000
Children's authors and illustrators too good to miss| PS490 .M398 2004
Companion to American children's picture books | Z1033.P52 K57 2005
Culturally diverse library collections for children | Z1361.E4 T68 1994
Culturally diverse library collections for youth | Z1361.E4 T677 1996
Encountering enchantment: a guide to speculative fiction for teens | Z5917.F3 F53 2007
Golden legacy: how Golden Books won children's hearts | Z473.G53 M37 2007
Graphic novels: a genre guide to comic books, manga, and more | Z5956.C6 P38 2007
Great books for babies and toddlers | Z1037.A1 O34 2003
Junior genreflecting: a guide to good reads and series fiction for children | Z1037.V66 2000
Latina and Latino voices in literature: lives and works | Z1229.H57 D3 2003
Many peoples, one land: a guide to new multicultural literature | Z1232.H45 2001
Picture books by Latino writers | Z1037.T66 2002
Poetry people: a practical guide to children's poets | PS309.C48 V37 2007
Popular series fiction for K-6 readers | Z1037.T4654 2004
Popular series fiction for middle school and teen readers | Z1037.T4655 2005
Recommended books in Spanish for children and young adults | PN1009.A1 S347 2001
The children's and young adult literature handbook | Z1037.A1 G475 2005
The children's literature lover's book of lists | Z1037.S895 2004
The New York Times parent's guide to the best books for children | Z1037.L724 2000
Valerie and Walter's best books for children | Z1037.L58 2004
Voices from the margin | Z1231.F4 W36 2002
Worth a thousand words: an annotated guide to picture books for older readers | Z1023.A55 1996
Books & Reading
500 Great books for teens | Z1037.S577 2006
The art of reading | Z1003.A78 2005
Best books for children: preschool through grade 6 | Z1037.G48 2002
Best books for children: preschool through grade 6 | Z1037.G48 2006
Best books for children: preschool through grade 6, supplement | Z1037.G48 2002 suppl
Best books for high school readers: grades 9 - 12 | Z1037.G483 2004
Best books for middle school and junior high readers: grades 6 - 9 | Z1037.G482 2004
Best books for young adults | Z1037.A1 C34 2007
Books kids will sit still for 3: a read-aloud guide | Z1038.F847 2003
Books your kids will talk about! | Z1037.H49 2003
Fantasy literature for children and young adults | Z1037.L97 2005
Gotcha for guys!: Nonficiton books to get boys excited about reading | Z1039.B67 B39 2007
Healing stories: picture books for the big & small changes in a child's life | HQ755.8.G65 2006
More books kids will sit still for: a read-aloud guide | Z1037.F848 1995
More outstanding books for the college bound | Z1039.C65 M67 2006
The ultimate teen book guide | Z1037.A1 U44 2008
Encyclopedia & Dictionary
100 Best books for children | Z1037.S575 2004 (see AU reserves)
100 most popular children's authors: biographical sketches and bibliographies | PS490.M39 1999
The cambridge guide to children's books in English | PR990.C36 2001
The children's literature dictionary: definitions, resources, and learning activities | PN1008.5 .L38 2002
The Continuum encyclopedia of children's literature | PN1008.5 .C66 2001
The Continuum encyclopedia of young adult literature | PN1008.5 .C67 2005
Eighth book of junior authors and illustrators | PN1009.A1 E36 2000
Encyclopedia of fantasy and horror fiction | PR830.F3 D36 2006
The essential guide to children's books and their creators | Z1232.E85 2002
International companion encyclopedia of children's literature, vol. 1 | PN1008.5 .I57 2004
International companion encyclopedia of children's literature, vol. 2 | PN1008.5 .I57 2004
Ninth book of junior authors and illustrators | PN1009.A1 N58 2004
U-X-L graphic novelists | NC1302.P46 2001 v. 1
U-X-L graphic novelists | NC1302.P46 2001 v. 2
U-X-L graphic novelists | NC1302.P46 2001 v. 3
History & Criticism
Brown gold: milestones of African-American children's picture books | PS153.N5 M2628 2004
Children's literature in action: A librarian's guide |
Z1037.A1 V39 2008
Encountering children's literature: an arts approach | PS490.G36 2004
From Homer to Harry Potter: a handbook on myth and fantasy | PN56.F34 D53 2006
Graphic novels 101: selecting and using graphic novel | PN6707 .C73 2003
Graphic novels: everything you need to know | PN6710.G738 2005x
Manga: the complete guide | PN6790.J3 T56 2007
Show & tell: exploring the fine art of children's book illustration | NC975 .E93 2008
The wand in the word: conversations with writers of fantasy | PS374.F27 W36 2006
The world through children's books | Z1037.W954 2002
Thematic guide to young adult literature | PS374.Y57 T78 2006
Young adult poetry:a survey and theme guide | PS309.Y69 S39 2002
Indexes
A to zoo: subject access to children's picture books | Z1037.L715 2001
A to zoo: subject access to children's picture books | Z1037.L715 2006
| AU Reference Resources |
Awards & Directories
Newbery and Caldecott medallists and honor book winners | PN1009.A1 N653 1982
Newbery and Caldecott medallists and honor book winners | PN1009.A1 N653 1986
Bio-bibliography & Bibliographies
Best books for children: preschool through grade 6 | PN1009.A1 G4 1990X
Best books for junior high readers | PN1009.A1 G5 1991x
Best books for young teen readers, grades 7 to 10 | Z1037.B55 2000
Children's authors and illustrators: an index to biographical dictionaries | Z1037.A1 C463
Children's books in print | Z1037.A1 C482
Children's catalog | Z1037.W7752 2006
Contemporary authors: a bio-bibliographical guide | PN453.C61
Contemporary authors autobiography series | PN453 .C63
Contemporary authors new revision series | PN453 .C62
Elva S. Smith's the history of children's literature | Z2014.5 .S57 1980
Great books about things kids love: more than 750 recommended books | Z1037.O23 2001
More teacher's favorite books for kids: teacher's choices, 1994 - 1996 | PN1009.A1 T4 1997
The New Press guide to multicultural resources for young readers | Z1037.N57 1997
Our family, our friends, our world | PN1009.A1 M6 1992x
Picture books for children | PN1009.A1 C565 1981
Something about the author | PN451 .S6
Books & Reading
The art of William Steig | NC1429.S583 A4 2007
Characters in children's literature | PN1009.A1 J78 1997
Characters in young adult literature | PN1009.A1 G47 1997
Children's books from other countries | Z1037.C5428 1998
Ready, set, read: best books to prepare preschoolers | Z1037.M2234 1985
Encyclopedia & Dictionary
The Oxford companion to children's literature | PN1008.5 .C37 1984
Writers for young adults, vol. 1 | PS490.W75 1997
Writers for young adults, vol. 2 | PS490.W75 1997
Writers for young adults, vol. 3| PS490.W75 1997
History & Criticism
Children's literature review | PN1009.A1 C513
Contemporary literary criticism | PN85.C7
Twentieth-century children's writers | PN1009.A1 T9 1983
Ways of telling: conversations on the art of the art of the picture book | NC965.M345 2002
Writers for children | PN1009.A1 W73 1987
Indexes
The junior books of authors | PN1009.A1 K8 1951
| Database Recommendations |
The following databases are available for both on and off campus use. To access from off campus, patrons will need to follow the ezproxy instructions and be prepared to authenticate with their AU student ID number.
Academic Search Complete
Education Abstracts
Education Full Text
Education Research Complete
ERIC (OhioLINK OSearch)
Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts
Literary Reference Center
Literature Resource Center
MasterFILE Premier
| Internet Resources |
Listed below are several general Internet resources for authors and illustrators. Individual IRC Author and Illustrator information pages will contain links to specific authors.
Association of Booksellers for Children: Authors and Illustrators
Barnes & Noble.com: Children's Writers & Illustrators
Book Links: Connecting Books, Libraries, and Classrooms
Browse Authors: Penguin Group, USA
Boyds Mill Contributors: Authors
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site
Children's Book Council: Author & Illustrator Sites
Children's Literature: Meet the Authors and Illustrators
Children's Literature Web Guide: Authors & Illustrators on the Web
Educational Paperback Association: Children's Author/Illustrator Biographies
Harcourt Trade Publishers: Author Interviews, Awards, and Web Links
The Horn Book: Publications about books for children and young adults
International Children's Digital Library
Kids@Random: Authors
Scholastic.com: Authors and Books: Author Studies Homepage
Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators