Research Guides: EDU 320: Literacy for the K-12 Teacher: Finding Book Reviews

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Finding Book Reviews

Academic Search Premier
A good place to start research on most any subject. This multi-disciplinary database indexes nearly 8,050 publications and provides full text for nearly 4,600, including more than 3,900 peer-reviewed journals. Access is provided by eLibraryMN (ELM).

Best Books for Children - Ref PN 1009 .A1 B377 2006
This resource contains brief entries for over 23,000 recommended books arranged by literary genre and subject areas. Recommended grade levels are indicated for each book.
Book Review Digest - Reference Z1219.B72
Contains references to book reviews in popular magazines and book trade periodicals such as Publishers Weekly, including a note about the length of the review and brief excerpts.

MLA International Bibliography
The major research resource for information on English literature, foreign languages and linguistics. Includes references to scholarly articles, books, book chapters, book reviews, and dissertations; coverage dates back to the 1920's.
New York Times Historical
The full text of the New York Times from 1851 to 4 years ago -- covering the entire publishing history of the newspaper back to the first issue. The newspaper text is fully indexed and searchable and the database also contains full-page images, including graphics.

Ninth Book of Junior Authors and Illustrators - Ref PN 1009 .A1 N58 2004
Contains biographical and critical sketches of children's book authors and illustrators.

US Newsstream
Indexing and selected full text access to over 350 newspapers from around the world. Archival coverage begins in 1985 for some titles. Access is provided by eLibraryMN (ELM).

St. James Guide to Children's Writers - Ref PN 1009 .A1 T9 1999
Each entry contains brief biographical information, listings of the author's publications and a short critical essay examining the work of the author.
Yesterday's Authors of Books for Children - Ref PN 451 .Y4 (vol.)
Provides substantial biographical/critical sketches of children's book authors of the past. Be aware that, because of its publication date, some of the analysis will not reflect contemporary critical approaches or issues.