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 * Team 3, Reference log 5b: Bibliographical sources ||  ||<   ||
 * Reviewed by Diane

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//Katie's// comment : || //Citation in APA format goes here.// Collier, L. and NaKamura, J.(1993). //Major authors and illustrators for children and young adults.// MI: Gale. REF 809 Alto Park Elementary
 * Reviewed by //Jodye//

//Text of review of reference source goes here.// //Major Authors and Illustrators for Children and Young Adults// is a set of six volumes of bio-bibliographies. This reference source purpose is to meet the needs of school libraries. The sketches of authors and illustrators in each volume come from Gale’s //Something About the Author// series. The volumes are in alphabetical order with Vol. 1 A-B, Vol. 2 C-F, Vol. 3 G-J, Vol. 4 K-N, Vol. 5 )-S, and Vol. 6 T-Z. The introduction explains that this “is a one-stop reference source that provides useful information on the lives and works of significant authors and illustrators, covering all genres and age groups.” The selection of authors came from a survey sent out to 1,500 school and public librarians and then surveys were sent for review to an advisory board of librarians who finalized the selection. Author and illustrator entries include personal information, addresses, career, memberships, awards and honors, writings, adaptations, works in progress, sidelights, works cited, and finally for more information see. The information is easy to read and includes photographs of authors, illustrators, and illustrations. The full list of authors and illustrators include cross reference. There is even in-text cross references. The list of authors and illustrators in each volume is listed in Volume 1 with page numbers and cross references. Volume 6 includes the acknowledgements. I know that this reference source is dated, but still very relevant. Students researching authors and illustrators will find this source easy to use. The personal information is quite interesting and the awards and honors allow students and teachers to have a better understanding of the authors and illustrators talents. I can see that teachers and students might enjoy using addresses to write to authors and illustrators, but because of the date of publication it would be necessary to double check for accuracy. Because this source is from Gale there is no question as to its accuracy. I have enjoyed browsing through this reference source and glad to have it in my collection. In 1993 the set cost $198.75. I’m certain that this source would be much more today and we have access to author and illustrator information through up to date online sources. Grade Level: 3rd-Up Subject: Reading, Lit. Overall Rating: 10

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//Katie's// comment : This looks like a very comprehensive reference tool. I think any school library would be justified in acquiring a current version. || SEAsite. (2008). TAGALOG. Dekalb, Illinois: Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Northern Illinois University. Retrieved April 6, 2010, from [|http://www.seasite.niu.edu/Tagalog/] [|bibliographic_sources.htm]
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The bibliographic sources portion of the TAGALOG website ([]) provides bibliographical resources pertinent to the language and culture of the Philippines. An e-mail link is provided on the site for suggestions or additions. The TAGALOG site is published by SEAsite, a project affiliated with the Center for Southeast Asian Studies at Northern Illinois University in Dekalb, Illinois. SEAsite provides various resources regarding culture, language, and literatures of Southeast Asia. The SEAsite project is funded by divisions of the U.S. Department of Education and a division of the U.S. Department of Defense. The bibliographic sources portion of the TAGALOG site presents information on Philippine culture, history, politics, economy, languages/linguistics, and literature. Within these areas are included topics such as popular culture, art, dances, marriage/family, Japanese Occupation/World War II, leaders, rebellions, elections, fiction, children’s book, myths/folktales, and much more. This site would be useful in a history class, cultural studies class, or any subject requiring study of a foreign culture, such as that of the Philippines. This source would work best for upper elementary school, middle school, high school, and college levels. My rating for this source is an 8.

Grades: upper elementary, middle school, high school, college Subject(s): any subject area requiring study of foreign culture (specifically that of the Philippines) Rating: 8
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//Jodye's// comment : What an interesting site! I enjoyed browsing through this site. I have never heard of this language. The information available on this site makes me curious about other languages and cultures that could be found on similar sites. Foreign language teachers could use this type of site to create interest and ways to engage students in various subjects. History teachers could use it for the same purpose. Teachers might use a scavenger hunt lesson to have students search the site to find important facts and information. ||