b'Childrens Core Core CollectionsChildrensCollection Twenty-Seventh EditionCore Collection Twenty-Seventh EditionSelection of books for libraries serving K-12 students is (unfortunately) a contested process in America. The editors goal is stated clearly in the preface to Childrens Core Collection: to emphasize equity, diversity, and inclusion, representing and reflecting a varied community in which many voices can be heard. It is a sign of the times, that editors and authors making book recommendations are adding political and social justice elements to deliberations about quality and the appropriate audience for a book.ATG Reviewer Rating: I need this in my library. Against the GrainChildrens Core Collection (27th Edition, 2025) is a comprehensive guide to 12,000recommended books for children from preschool through grade six. In this information -packed volume, users will find bibliographic data, content descriptions and reviewsCollection Development Recommendations,by Librarians for Librariansof essential and recommended titles, including Picture Books & Easy Readers, StoryNewCollections, Fiction Books, Nonfiction Books, Biographies, and Graphic Novels.Edition! Childrens Core Collection serves a wide variety of uses for the busy childrens librarian:UPCOMING EDITIONPurchasing & Title SelectionUser Service & Readers Advisory27th EditionCurriculum SupportCollection Development & MaintenanceAUGUST 2025Professional DevelopmentOne Volume; 3,000 pagesISBN: 979-8-89179-336-1 EXPANDED COVERAGEList Price: $240 Featured metadata in this edition includes precise genres, sub-genres, and expanded subject headings. Books are easy to find through the index, and the metadata associated with each record offers consistent insight into the contents of the book. This edition continues to include resources for teachers and other educators, including books capturing best practices for teaching literacy or managing a classroom.BIBLIOGRAPHIC DATA, PLUS CONTENT DESCRIPTIONS & REVIEWSIndividual entries provide a wealth of much-needed information at a glance.Complete Bibliographic & Cataloging Data ISBN and Publisher Data make purchasing titles quick and easy Suggested Subject Headings, Grade Level & Dewey Classification Content Description and Excerpts from Select Reviews are incredibly usefulwhen evaluating books to add to your collection and for readers advisory. Additional data on sequels, awards, and publication history Essential titles, our highest recommendation level in a subject area, are easilyidentified with a starred listing throughout the text. Stars are also included inthe index to make finding Essential titles by subject or author quick and easy.26th Edition EASY-TO-USE ARRANGEMENTAUGUST 2023Nonfiction books includes over 5,600 nonfiction titles, arranged by DeweyOne Volume; 3,000 pages Decimal Classification.All subjects are covered, including Animals, Art,ISBN: 978-1-63700-509-5 Computers, Health, History, Humor, Science, Sports, Technology, and more.List Price: $240Easy books, arranged by author, offers over 3,000 recommended picture booksof interest to children from preschool to grade three.This resource is indispensable Biographies. Arranged by subject, this section suggests 500 biographies onfor librarians and school mediapersons of interest to children in elementary school.specialists involved with collection Fiction, arranged by author, recommends 1,900 of the best fiction for children.development and user advisoryIN-DEPTH INDEXINGservices. CHOICE A highly detailed Author, Title, Series, and Subject Index provides easy navigation through the hundreds of subject areas, thousands of authors and titles, and numerous series in this informative resource. Whether searching by author, title, series, or one of the hundreds of subject areas found in the index, librarians can easily locate titles that will round out their collection.The Childrens Core Collection is an essential resource for library and media specialists looking to enhance their collection with the most important and highly recommended titles currently available. Any childrens librarian will benefit from having this amazing collection of recommended titles at the ready to help buildand strengthen their collection.8 H.W. Wilson 844.630.6369 www.hwwilsoninprint.com H.W. Wilson844.630.6369www.hwwilsoninprint.com2024-318 HW Wilson Cat 2025.indd 8 2024-09-23 4:13PM'