Marianne Martens is Professor at Kent State University’s School of Information, USA. Sylvia M. Vardell is Professor Emerita in the School of Library and Information Studies at Texas Woman’s University, USA.

Updated with new content and expanded to include a chapter on comics, manga, and graphic novels, this fourth edition of the classic children’s literature textbook remains an enduring staple for LIS coursework in youth services. The addition of Martens voice complements Vardell’s work expanding on important key topics related to audio and book-based apps. Packed with more recommended books, research on the power of books to transform lives, and timely information on developing policies to protect school and youth librarians, this is the essential guide for aspiring and practicing library professionals choosing print and digital materials to serve the literacy needs of children in a variety of library settings.

• 1. An Introduction to Children and Their Literature2. Picture Books3. Traditional Tales4. Poetry for Children5. Contemporary Realistic Fiction6. Historical Fiction7. Fantasy8. Nonfiction and Informational Books9. Comics, Manga, and Graphic Novels for ChildrenCopyright AcknowledgmentsReferencesBibliography of Children's Works CitedIndex

Marianne Martens is Professor at Kent State University’s School of Information, USA. Sylvia M. Vardell is Professor Emerita in the School of Library and Information Studies at Texas Woman’s University, USA.

Updated with new content and expanded to include a chapter on comics, manga, and graphic novels, this fourth edition of the classic children’s literature textbook remains an enduring staple for LIS coursework in youth services. The addition of Martens voice complements Vardell’s work expanding on important key topics related to audio and book-based apps. Packed with more recommended books, research on the power of books to transform lives, and timely information on developing policies to protect school and youth librarians, this is the essential guide for aspiring and practicing library professionals choosing print and digital materials to serve the literacy needs of children in a variety of library settings.

• 1. An Introduction to Children and Their Literature2. Picture Books3. Traditional Tales4. Poetry for Children5. Contemporary Realistic Fiction6. Historical Fiction7. Fantasy8. Nonfiction and Informational Books9. Comics, Manga, and Graphic Novels for ChildrenCopyright AcknowledgmentsReferencesBibliography of Children's Works CitedIndex

Marianne Martens is Professor at Kent State University’s School of Information, USA. Sylvia M. Vardell is Professor Emerita in the School of Library and Information Studies at Texas Woman’s University, USA.

Updated with new content and expanded to include a chapter on comics, manga, and graphic novels, this fourth edition of the classic children’s literature textbook remains an enduring staple for LIS coursework in youth services. The addition of Martens voice complements Vardell’s work expanding on important key topics related to audio and book-based apps. Packed with more recommended books, research on the power of books to transform lives, and timely information on developing policies to protect school and youth librarians, this is the essential guide for aspiring and practicing library professionals choosing print and digital materials to serve the literacy needs of children in a variety of library settings.

• 1. An Introduction to Children and Their Literature2. Picture Books3. Traditional Tales4. Poetry for Children5. Contemporary Realistic Fiction6. Historical Fiction7. Fantasy8. Nonfiction and Informational Books9. Comics, Manga, and Graphic Novels for ChildrenCopyright AcknowledgmentsReferencesBibliography of Children's Works CitedIndex