| Rainbow Family Collections: Selecting and Using Children's Books with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Content Contributor(s): Naidoo, Jamie Campbell (Author) |
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ISBN: 1598849603 ISBN-13: 9781598849608 Publisher: Libraries Unlimited OUR PRICE: $69.30 Product Type: Hardcover Published: April 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Library & Information Science - Collection Development - Language Arts & Disciplines | Library & Information Science - School Media - Education | Professional Development |
| Dewey: 028.162 |
| LCCN: 2012008362 |
| Series: Children's and Young Adult Literature Reference |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.3" W x 9.4" (1.27 lbs) 280 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Highlighting titles for children from infancy to age 11, Rainbow Family Collections examines over 250 children's picture books, informational books, and chapter books with LGBTQ content from around the world. Each entry in Rainbow Family Collections supplies a synopsis of the title's content, lists awards it has received, cites professional reviews, and provides suggestions for librarians considering acquisition. The book also provides a brief historical overview of LGBTQ children's literature along with the major book awards for this genre, tips on planning welcoming spaces and offering effective library service to this population, and a list of criteria for selecting the best books with this content. Interviews with authors and key individuals in LGBTQ children's book publishing are also featured. |