What's New in Children's Books?

Dates: October 5 - 30, 2009
Location: Online
Fee: $95
CEUs & LEUs**: CEUs 1.4 /LEUs 14
Course login information will be emailed to students a few days before the course begins.

This course examines recent trends in literature for children from birth through age 12 by focusing on books published since 2003. We highlight new authors and illustrators, multicultural literature, awards and distinctions, and current issues in book evaluation and selection. Books examined include outstanding new picture books, fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and traditional literature.

Topics covered:

  • Popular reading and best-sellers
  • Changing forms and formats
  • Changing perspectives
  • Changing boundaries

Expectations:

There are no graded papers or exams. You are expected to participate in online discussions of the books presented.

Textbook or readings:

A reading list of children's books will be sent by email when you register; all other course readings will be available online. Please note that the list of children's books is completely different each time this course is offered.

Instructor:

Vlasta Karol Blaha has 30 years of experience working in elementary school and public libraries in Wisconsin. For 24 years, Vlasta worked as an Instructional Library Media Specialist in the Colby Public Schools before returning to the Colby Public Library where she began her library career.

To register:

  • ONLINE registration - Fill out a form on the Web, pay by credit card, or have your institution billed
  • Call the Pyle Center Registration Office: (608) 262-2451
  • Print out a registration form and return by fax or mail - instructions on form

**Library Education Units (LEUs) for Indiana State Library Certification