Poetry in Literature for Youth

Author:   Angela Leeper
Publisher:   Scarecrow Press
Edition:   annotated edition
Volume:   8
ISBN:  

9780810854659


Pages:   316
Publication Date:   28 March 2006
Format:   Paperback
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Poetry in Literature for Youth offers teachers, librarians, parents, and students with an instrumental guide for incorporating all forms of poetry into the curriculum. More than 900 annotated entries provide descriptions of books and other resources, including anthologies, classics, various poetry formats, poetry novels, multicultural poetry, performance poetry, teen poetry, poet biographies, and curriculum connections. Educators, who are often unaware of the poetry resources available-particularly for young adults-will welcome this book with open arms. Lists for building a core poetry collection, along with resources for teaching poetry criticism and writing, electronic poetry resources, booktalks, classroom activities, and lesson plans complement this guide. Author, Geographic, Grade, Subject, and Title indexes are also included. For anyone interested in knowing more about poetry in literature, this is an indispensable guide.

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Author:   Angela Leeper
Publisher:   Scarecrow Press
Imprint:   Scarecrow Press
Edition:   annotated edition
Volume:   8
Dimensions:   Width: 14.40cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 21.90cm
Weight:   0.431kg
ISBN:  

9780810854659


ISBN 10:   0810854651
Pages:   316
Publication Date:   28 March 2006
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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This annotated bibliography, written for educators, lists general anthologies, classics, poetry formats, novels in verse, performance poetry, multicultural books, biographies, books by children and teens, and writing guides for students in elementary through high school. Seven chapters list books that can be integrated into the arts, language arts, health, math, science, social studies, and literature. Annotations include publication information, grade levels, price, and descriptions. Professional resources, including books, articles, and ERIC documents are listed, along with electronic resources and titles that should be in a core collection. Indexes are separated by title, subject, author, and grade. Reference and Research Book News, August 2006 The book is a good choice for teachers and school libraries. Voya, December 2006 ...this title is packed with innovative ways to integrate poetry into the K-12 curriculum...Whether organizing a poetry slam, searching for a novel in verse, or looking for a fresh way to bolster a math lesson, this volume will guide the way. School Library Journal, 10/1/2006 ...educators will find this a welcome resource for bringing poetry into the classroom and extending its influence beyond traditional limits. Arba, vol. 38 (2007) More than 900 entries describe collections, anthologies, performance poetry, poet biographies, and more, for kindergarten through high school. Booklist/Rbb, 9/1/2006


This annotated bibliography, written for educators, lists general anthologies, classics, poetry formats, novels in verse, performance poetry, multicultural books, biographies, books by children and teens, and writing guides for students in elementary through high school. Seven chapters list books that can be integrated into the arts, language arts, health, math, science, social studies, and literature. Annotations include publication information, grade levels, price, and descriptions. Professional resources, including books, articles, and ERIC documents are listed, along with electronic resources and titles that should be in a core collection. Indexes are separated by title, subject, author, and grade. Reference and Research Book News, August 2006 The book is a good choice for teachers and school libraries. VOYA, December 2006 ...this title is packed with innovative ways to integrate poetry into the K-12 curriculum...Whether organizing a poetry slam, searching for a novel in verse, or looking for a fresh way to bolster a math lesson, this volume will guide the way. School Library Journal, 10/1/2006 ...educators will find this a welcome resource for bringing poetry into the classroom and extending its influence beyond traditional limits. American Reference Books Annual (ARBA), vol. 38 (2007) More than 900 entries describe collections, anthologies, performance poetry, poet biographies, and more, for kindergarten through high school. Booklist, 9/1/2006


Author Information

Angela Leeper is an independent educational consultant and freelance writer and editor. She has worked as a teacher, librarian, and as an educational consultant in Evaluation Services at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. In Evaluation Services, she facilitated the review of print materials to be used in North Carolina's public schools; edited and contributed to InfoTech, NCDPI's journal of recommended reviews; and worked with educators across the state via one-on-one interactions, workshops, conferences, and telecasts. She is a regular reviewer of children's and young adult books for Kirkus Reviews and Multicultural Review, and a contributor to Multicultural Review, The Book Report, American Careers, Succeed, The Bark, Dream/Girl, and North Carolina Libraries. She is the author of Juneteenth: Celebrating African-American Freedom (2004). She serves on the Association for Library Service to Children's Publications Committee and the Young Adult Library Services Association's Alex Award Committee.

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