Nonfiction Collection: Music

Laura Rodriguez & Kelly Gregor HartlaubLIBR 264

Spring 2011

Dr. Doug Achterman

Selection Process

•Reviewed Selection Criteria

•Reviewed Journals and Awards Lists

•Reviewed Library Catalogs

•Considered Tween Choices

Criteria for Selecting Non-Fiction Titles for Tweens

Accurately presents current facts, a variety of points of view, and avoids stereotypes.

Author is qualified and writes with scope and authenticity.

Work is logically organized and is easy to follow.

Work has an attractive design that is readable and has graphic elements dispersed throughout.

Well-written, enthusiastic work with appropriate use of language that encourages tween audiences to think.

Critical acclaim or positive reception by professional organizations and/or other concerned groups

The Girls’ Guide to Rocking: How to Start a Band, Book Gigs, and Get Rolling to Rock

StardomBy Jessica Hopper•Workman Publishing

•2009

•Ages 12-18

•Practical advice for budding rockers

•Appeals to wider audience than just girls who rock

Shake Rattle and Roll

Text and Illustrations by Mark Alan Stamaty•Knopf, 2010

•Graphic Novel

•Memoire

•ALA Notable Children’s Books, Middle Readers—2011

I See the Rhythm

Paintings by Michele Wood, text by Toyomi Igus•Children’s Book Press

•1998

•Ages 8+

•History of African American music

•Incorporates history, poetry, and art

History of Rock

By Steven Rosen•Crabtree Publications

•2009

•Ages 8-14

•Manageable smaller blocks of text

•Many photos

The Blues Singers

By Julius Lester, ill. by Lisa Cohen•Hyperion Books for Children

•2001

•Ages 9-12

•Highlights 10 blues singers

•Narrated as a letter to a granddaughter

When I say Hip, you say Hop!

By Melanie J. CornishCrabtree Pub., 2009

•Large Text, Bright Photos

•Accurate and comprehensive treatment of Hip Hop music

•Positive review in Booklist

Beginning Rock Guitar For Kids

By Jimmy BrownHal Leonard Co, 2006

•Fun, Easy Guitar Method

•Book & CD

•Tween Appeal

Jazz: My Music, My People

By Morgan MonceauxKnopf Books for Young Readers, 1994

•Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children, 1999 Recommended Title

•Collected Biography includes over 40 Influential Jazz Musicians

•Interpretive Art with Multimedia Paintings Ages 9-12

Beyonce

By Chuck Bednar•Mason Crest Publishers

•2010

•Ages 10+

•Part of a series--biographies of biracial achievers

•Manageable smaller blocks of text

•Many photos

Tommy2.net

Website•Ages 10+

•Popular music

•Consumer-oriented, but age appropriate

Cool Hip-Hop: Create and Appreciate What Makes Music Great!

By Karen Latchana Kenney, 2008•Abdo Publishing

•Simple text

•Graphics-heavy

•Contains background about and

how to create hip-hop music and

dance

•Part of Cool Music series

Miley Rocks!

• Biography by Margaret Deeds Murphy

• PowerKids Press, 2011

• Pronunciation guide

• List of further reading

• Ages 9-12

Eyewitness Music

By Neil ArdleyDK Pub., 2004

•Lots of Graphics!

•Everything you want to know about musical instruments!

•Ages 9-12

For Rappers!

By Kevin M MitchellFirebrand Music, 2003

Over 40,000 words including Slang and Hip-Hop Terms

Writing Tips for Lyricists

Brief Histories of Rap and Hip-Hop

Sources Consulted

•ALA Website

•Library OPACs

•NCTE Website

•Children’s Literature Database

•Common Sense Media Website