Children's Literature in the Classroom

Diane M. Barone, EdD, is Foundation Professor of Literacy at the University of Nevada, Reno. Her research focuses predominantly on young children’s literacy development and instruction in high-poverty schools. The author of numerous articles and books, Dr. Barone is a recipient of the Albert J. Kingston Award from the National Reading Conference, for distinguished service to the organization, and the John Chorlton Manning Public School Service Award from the International Reading Association. She works daily in public schools to enhance student learning in literacy and has mentored teachers seeking National Board Certification. Dr. Barone has served as Editor of Reading Research Quarterly and as a board member of the International Reading Association and the National Reading Conference.

1. Engaging Teachers and Their Use of Children's Literature
2. Reading Aloud, Independent Reading, and Response in the Classroom
3. Exploring Narrative Genres
4. Exploring Nonfiction/Informational Genres
5. Exploring Qualities of Text
6. Exploring Qualities of Visual Representation
7. Children's Views of Children's Literature
8. Learning about Illustrators and Small Text Sets
9. Learning about Authors and More Extensive Text Sets
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