Web Link Bibliography Assignment for Jody Welin
Description of assignment: I have put together this bibliography with my 6th grade Language Arts classes in mind. I want them to pick an author and an illustrator to research from this year’s Caldecott and Newbery Medal Award and Honor recipient lists. I also want them to understand the background and specifics of each award.
The Randolph Caldecott Medal – This site explains how the Caldecott Medal started. It tells about Randolph Caldecott and his illustrations. This offers great background information about the award for the most distinguished American picture book for children.
http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/literaryawds/caldecottmedal/aboutcaldecott/aboutcaldecott.htm visited on 5/19/05
Terms and Criteria for the Caldecott Medal – This website explains the expectations that must be met in order to win the Caldecott Medal. Here you will find the guidelines that the Caldecott committee will follow when reviewing illustrators and picture books. It also defines the terms used by the committee when selecting potential winners.
http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/literaryawds/caldecottmedal/caldecottterms/caldecottterms.htm visited on 5/19/05
Welcome to the Caldecott Medal Home Page – This is where you will find the Caldecott Medal winner and Honors illustrators. This website will give you the name of the illustrator, the title of the book, and the reasons why each illustrator was chosen. You will also find a description of the medium that the illustrators used in their winning books. This is where you will pick your illustrator to research.
http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/literaryawds/caldecottmedal/caldecottmedal.htm visited on 5/19/05
The John Newbery Medal – This is the website is where you will learn about the history of the Newbery Medal Award. It explains how the award started and shows the medal that is given to the winning author for the most distinguished children’s book in America.
http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/literaryawds/newberymedal/aboutnewbery/aboutnewbery.htm visited on 5/19/05
Terms and Criteria for the Newbery Medal Award - This website explains the expectations that must be met in order to win the Newbery Medal. Here you will find the guidelines that the Newbery committee will follow when reviewing authors and their books. It also defines the terms used by the committee when selecting potential winners.
http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/literaryawds/newberymedal/newberyterms/newberyterms.htm visited on 5/19/05
Welcome to the Newbery Medal Home Page - This is where you will find the Newbery Medal winner and Honors authors. This website will give you the name of the author, the title of the book, a brief description of the story, and the reasons why each author was chosen. This is where you will pick your author to research.
http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/literaryawds/newberymedal/newberymedal.htm visited on 5/19/05
Kevin Henkes’ official website –Here you will find a wealth of information on this year’s Caldecott Medal winner. This site offers information about Kevin, insight into his winning book, and tour dates and locations.
http://www.kevinhenkes.com/ visited on 5/19/05
Kitten’s First Full Moon - This is Amazon.com and they have a fantastic feature that allows you to look inside the book. You will be able to flip through the pages of the Caldecott Honor book. ENJOY!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/0060588284/ref=sib_dp_pt/104-1385057-7691952#reader-link visited on 5/19/05
More books by Kevin Henkes – This website will expose you to a list of other books written by Kevin Henkes. You will find a brief summary of each book and age recommendations. It is suggested that you read some of his books so you will be able to analyze his style.
http://www.familyeducation.com/article/0,1120,1-17119,00.html visited on 5/19/05
Barbara Lehman – This is Barbara Lehman’s biography. Here you will find information about her childhood, adult life, background as an artist, and fun facts.
http://www.walkerbooks.co.uk/Barbara-Lehman visited on 5/19/05
The Red Book – This website offers a book talk about her winning children’s book and more information about Barbara herself. This is the Houghton Mifflin official website which may lead you to information about your chosen author as well. This is a valuable resource.
http://www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com/booksellers/press_release/lehman/#author
Visited on 5/19/05
More books by Barbara Lehman – This website will provide you with a list of books by Barbara Lehman. There are various styles of books that she has illustrated. They range from children’s literature to cookbooks. It is suggested that you read some of her books so you will be able to analyze her style.
http://www.alibris.com/search/books/author/Lehman,%20Barbara visited on 5/19/05
E.B. Lewis’ official website - Here you will find a wealth of information on this year’s Caldecott Medal honors recipient. This site offers information about Mr. Lewis, upcoming books, current news, and more.
http://www.eblewis.com/default2.asp visited on 5/19/05
Coming on Home Soon – This is Amazon.com and they have a fantastic feature that allows you to look inside the book. You will be able to flip through the pages of the Caldecott Honor book. ENJOY!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/0399237488/ref=sib_dp_pt/104-1385057-7691952#reader-link visited on 5/19/05
More books by E.B. Lewis – Here you will find numerous other books that Mr. Lewis has illustrated. You are provided with a short synopsis of each book. It is suggested that you read some of his books so you will be able to analyze his style.
http://www.eblewis.com/content.asp?catID=384 visited on 5/19/05
Mo Willems official website – This is an excellent website. There is a large amount of information about Mo Willems here. He has included everything from his biography to press releases to scripts and more. This will be an excellent resource.
http://www.mowillems.com/ visited on 5/19/05
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale – This is Amazon.com and they have a fantastic feature that allows you to look inside the book. You will be able to flip through the pages of the Caldecott Honor book. ENJOY!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/0786818700/ref=sib_dp_pt/104-1385057-7691952#reader-link visited on 5/19/05
More books by Moe Willems - Here you will find numerous other books that Moe Willems has illustrated. You are provided with a short synopsis of each book. It is suggested that you read some of his books so you will be able to analyze his style.
http://www.mowillems.com/books.php visited on 5/19/05
Cynthia Kadohata’s official website - Here you will find her bio, information about her honored novel and her dog, and among other things. She has also included links to other writers.
http://www.kira-kira.us/newfile4.html visited on 5/20/05
Kira-Kira – This is Amazon.com and they have a fantastic feature that allows you to look inside the book. You will be able to flip through the pages of the Caldecott Honor book. ENJOY!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/0689856393/ref=sib_dp_pt/102-8506151-3579349#reader-link visited on 5/20/05
More books by Cynthia Kadohata - This website will provide you with a list of books by Cynthia Kadohata. It is suggested that you read some of her books so you will be able to analyze her style.
http://www.alibris.com/search/search.cfm?S=R&wauth=cynthia+kadohata&siteID=wv1I9XM390g-VSOeqngFf9..wg3NPIwqpg visited on 5/20/05
Visits from Cynthia Kadohata – If you would like to have Cynthia visit your school, here is where you find all the information you need. There is a price listed and contact information given.
http://www.visitingauthors.com/authors/kadohata_cynthia/kadohata_cynthia_presentation.html visited on 5/20/05
Gennifer Choldenko’s official website – This website provides students with information about her books, tips for writers, and a place for kid illustrations. It also links to upcoming books that you may look forward to reading.
http://www.choldenko.com/ visited on 5/20/05
Book talk for Al Capone Does My Shirts – Here you will find a book talk on Gennifer’s Newbery Honor book. This website has a wealth of book talks. You can search for books by author or by title. This is a valuable resource when looking for books that interest you.
http://nancykeane.com/booktalks/choldenko_al.htm visited on 5/20/05
Al Capone Does My Shirts - This is Amazon.com and they have a fantastic feature that allows you to look inside the book. You will be able to flip through the pages of the Caldecott Honor book. ENJOY!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/0399238611/ref=sib_dp_pt/102-8506151-3579349#reader-link visited on 5/20/05
More books by Gennifer Choldenko - This website will provide you with a list of books by Cynthia Kadohata. It is suggested that you read some of her books so you will be able to analyze her style.
http://www.alibris.com/search/search.cfm?S=R&wauth=gennifer+choldenko&siteID=wv1I9XM390g-bgW7i3SpTOhWwjghN.E8ZA visited on 5/20/05
Gennifer Choldenko visits schools – This website describes what Ms. Choldenko incorporates into her school visits. It also provides a link to contact her and schedule a visit to your school.
http://www.choldenko.com/Pages/School_Visits.html visited on 5/20/05
Russell Freedman Information – This site provides you with a short bio on Russell Freedman. You will also find other books written by him. There is a thought provoking question at the bottom of the website. Think about it!!
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hmr/mtai/freedman.html visited on 5/20/05
Book talk on Newbery Honored book – Here you will find out what his novel is about. It gives insight into the reasons for him writing the book. Visited on 5/20/05
http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product/?item_no=59762&p=1010575
More books by Russell Freedman - This website will provide you with a list of books by Russell Freedman. You will also find a short bio and reviews of his novels. It is suggested that you read some of his books so you will be able to analyze his style.
http://www.childrenslit.com/f_freedman.html visited on 5/20/05
Gary D. Schmidt – Here you will find a very short bio on Mr. Schmidt. This is the Houghton Mifflin official website which may lead you to information about your chosen author as well. This is a valuable resource. visited on 5/20/05
http://www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com/catalog/authordetail.cfm?authorID=2696
Book talk for Mr. Schmidt’s Newbery Honor book - Here you will find a book talk on Lizzy Bright and the Buckminster Boy. This website has a wealth of book talks. You can search for books by author or by title. This is a valuable resource when looking for books that interest you.
http://nancykeane.com/booktalks/schmidt_lizzie.htm visited on 5/20/05
More books by Gary D. Schmidt - This website will provide you with a list of books by Mr. Schmidt. It is suggested that you read some of his books so you will be able to analyze his style.
http://www.alibris.com/search/search.cfm?S=R&wauth=Gary+D.+Schmidt&siteID=WfbLd2hpy3I-V69uGK9pT4U90cIuQXmytA visited on 5/20/05