Antioch University proudly celebrates the publication of The Children’s Literature Selection Handbook by faculty member Christie Kaaland, EdD, released by internationally recognized academic publisher Bloomsbury Academic Publishers.
This essential new resource explores the art and practice of selecting books that inspire young readers, offering educators a thoughtful and joyful guide to engaging children through literature.
Renowned librarian and former president of the American Library Association and the American Association of School Librarians, Barbara Stripling, praised the work:
“Kaaland draws us into the magical and transformative power of children’s literature with this thought-provoking, practical, and, yes, joyous handbook for K–8 educators. Kaaland invites us to explore the amazingly diverse genres and formats of children’s books and inspires us with her recommended list of titles that children will actually want to read. If you care about motivating children to become lifelong readers, you will want to read this book.”
— Barbara Stripling, creator of ALA’s “The Declaration for the Rights to Libraries”
Congratulations to Dr. Kaaland on this remarkable achievement!
