The library maintains a great collection of reference books to support the study of children’s and young adult literature. For assistance locating the best books for your research, you can always Ask a Librarian or contact your Education Liaison. Here are examples of some of the quality resources you can find through the library system and in the Curriculum Materials Center Reference Collection.
100 most popular picture book authors and illustrators : biographical sketches and bibliographies (E-Book)
The Continuum encyclopedia of children's literature (Print and E-Book)
WCU CMC REF PN1008.5|b.C66 2001 PN1008.5 .C66 2001
The Continuum encyclopedia of young adult literature
WCU CMC REF PN1008.5|b.C67 2005 PN1008.5 .C66 2001
Encyclopedia of fable
WCU REFERENCE PN980 .S66 1998
Gale literary index (Online)
International companion encyclopedia of children's literature
WCU GENERAL PN1008.5 .I57 2004
Literature resource center
Online Database that contains biographical information about authors and excerpts of literary criticism.
The Oxford companion to children's literature
WCU CMC REF PN1008.5 .C37 1984
The Oxford encyclopedia of children's literature (Print and E-book)
WCU REFERENCE PN1008.5 .O94 2006
Something about the author
WCU CMC REF PN451 .S6
Need Help? On campus or off, Ask a Librarian or contact your Education Liaison.