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Children's and Young Adult Literature and Criticism: Reference Works

Suggestions for finding primary Children's Literature sources as well as secondary criticism sources. Specialized databases and other helpful sources are included.

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Selected Reference Books

Keywords for Children's Literature by Philip Nel; Lissa Paul
Call Number: PN1009.A1 K48 2011 - Book Collection 4th Floor

ISBN: 9780814758540

Publication Date: 2011
Historical Dictionary of Children's Literature (Electronic Resource) by Emer O'Sullivan
Call Number: PN1009.A1 O775 2010eb (ONLINE)

ISBN: 9780810860803

Publication Date: 2010
Fundamental Concepts of Children's Literature Research by Hans-Heino Ewers
Call Number: PN1009.A1 E84 2009 - Book Collection 4th Floor

ISBN: 9780415800198

Publication Date: 2009-04-01
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Children's Literature by Jack Zipes (Editor)
Call Number: PN1008.5 .O94 2006

ISBN: 0195146565

Publication Date: 2006-05-04

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