Overview

Following the same format as the highly praised 2000-2004 edition, Recommended Books in Spanish for Children and Young Adults, 2004-2008 is an outstanding reference tool that includes annotated entries for more than 1,200 books in Spanish published between 2004 and 2008 in the U.S., Spain, Mexico, Venezuela, and Argentina. Each entry includes an extensive critical annotation, title in Spanish as well as English, tentative grade level, and approximate price. The books have been selected because of their quality of art and writing, presentation of material and appeal to the intended audience, and support the informational, educational, recreational and personal needs of Spanish speakers from preschool through the twelfth grade. Whether used for the development and support of an existing library collection or for the creation of a new library serving Spanish-speaking young readers, the books in this volume are of value to Spanish-speaking children and young adults (or those who wish to learn Spanish). This volume is arranged in four sections: Reference, Nonfiction (Philosophy, Psychology, Religion, Social Science, Folklore, Language, Science, Technology, Health and Medicine, The Arts, Recreation and Sports, Literature, Poetry, Geography, History, and Biography), Publishers' Series, and Fiction (Easy Books, General Fiction and Graphic Novels). This volume also includes an appendix of merchants who sell books in Spanish, as well as author, title, and subject indexes.

Full Product Details

9780810863866

Table of Contents

Reviews

Schon examines and recommends materials based on the quality of the Spanish language, literary appeal, and the versatility of the translators, paying special attention to the effective use of Peninsular Spanish or the Spanish from the Americas. This annotated bibliography will help selectors in public libraries and media centers to develop existing Spanish-language collections. School Library Journal, July 2009 This is an essential resource for those seeking to acquire children's books in Spanish, even more so for those who are not themselves fluent in the language. Extensive author/title/subject indexes and a list of dealers of books in Spanish are useful supplements to the text. Multicultural Review, Fall 2009 Expert Isabel Schon ... has produced an excellent book for the public and school librarian. ... Schon knows how to write book summaries. Without wasting words, she moves competently into the particulars of each story. American Reference Books Annual (ARBA) Recommended. Collection Management, March 2010 Detailed annotations, which include complete bibliographic information and a recommended grade level, are sufficiently descriptive to facilitate the selection process. A comprehensive subject index provides further guidance. ... Whether creating a new collection or increasing existing holdings, libraries serving Spanish-speaking patrons will find this volume timely and accessible. Booklist, June 2009

Schon examines and recommends materials based on the quality of the Spanish language, literary appeal, and the versatility of the translators, paying special attention to the effective use of Peninsular Spanish or the Spanish from the Americas. This annotated bibliography will help selectors in public libraries and media centers to develop existing Spanish-language collections. School Library Journal, July 2009 This is an essential resource for those seeking to acquire children's books in Spanish, even more so for those who are not themselves fluent in the language. Extensive author/title/subject indexes and a list of dealers of books in Spanish are useful supplements to the text. Multicultural Review, Fall 2009 Expert Isabel Schon ... has produced an excellent book for the public and school librarian... Schon knows how to write book summaries. Without wasting words, she moves competently into the particulars of each story. Arba Recommendeddddd Collection Management, March 2010 Detailed annotations, which include complete bibliographic information and a recommended grade level, are sufficiently descriptive to facilitate the selection process. A comprehensive subject index provides further guidance...Whether creating a new collection or increasing existing holdings, libraries serving Spanish-speaking patrons will find this volume timely and accessible. Booklist, June 2009 Recommended Collection Management, March 2010

Schon examines and recommends materials based on the quality of the Spanish language, literary appeal, and the versatility of the translators, paying special attention to the effective use of Peninsular Spanish or the Spanish from the Americas. This annotated bibliography will help selectors in public libraries and media centers to develop existing Spanish-language collections. School Library Journal, July 2009 This is an essential resource for those seeking to acquire children's books in Spanish, even more so for those who are not themselves fluent in the language. Extensive author/title/subject indexes and a list of dealers of books in Spanish are useful supplements to the text. Multicultural Review, Fall 2009 Expert Isabel Schon ... has produced an excellent book for the public and school librarian. ... Schon knows how to write book summaries. Without wasting words, she moves competently into the particulars of each story. American Reference Books Annual Recommended. Collection Management, March 2010 Detailed annotations, which include complete bibliographic information and a recommended grade level, are sufficiently descriptive to facilitate the selection process. A comprehensive subject index provides further guidance. ... Whether creating a new collection or increasing existing holdings, libraries serving Spanish-speaking patrons will find this volume timely and accessible. Booklist, June 2009

Author Information

Isabel Schon is the Director of the Isabel Schon International Center for Spanish Books for Youth. She is the author of numerous books including The Best of the Latino Heritage: A Guide to the Best Juvenile Books about Latino People and Cultures, 1996-2002 (Scarecrow, 2003) and Recommended Books in Spanish for Children and Young Adults, 2000-2004 (Scarecrow, 2004).

Tab Content 6

Countries Available