The Children's and Young Adult Literature Handbook: A Research and Reference Guide (review)

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Reviewed by: The Children's and Young Adult Literature Handbook: A Research and Reference Guide Hope Morrison Gillespie, John T. The Children's and Young Adult Literature Handbook: A Research and Reference Guide. Libraries Unlimited, 2005393p (Children's and Young Adult Literature Reference Series) ISBN 1-56308-949-1$55.00 Gillespie's comprehensive handbook annotates and evaluates more than one thousand information-providing publications in the field of children's and young adult literature. Initially intended as a reworking of Denman-West's 1998 Children's Literature: A Guide to Information Sources, the text is much broader than its predecessor in scope and coverage; it notably includes not just the United States but also other English-speaking countries worldwide. The hefty text covers topics such as periodicals, multicultural resources, awards, and Internet resources, with a strong emphasis on bibliographies. Each citation in the volume includes bibliographic information, price, and a substantial summary of content. This will prove an invaluable resource to those in the field seeking additional sources of information; while some chapters speak more directly to the researcher (such as the selection of critical studies), the bulk speaks directly to the everyday needs of librarians seeking guidance in developing a collection, promoting a program, or providing information about the world of children's and young adult literature. Name, title, and subject indices are included. Copyright © 2006 The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois