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Lesson 02: Nonfiction as Literature: Part One
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Mathical: Books for Kids from Tots to Teens
This collaboration between the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute (MSRI) and the Children’s Book Council that started in 2015. The prize winner and honor books categories are geared toward grade levels (Pre-K, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, and Grades 9-12). They include fiction and nonfiction titles, so even though it is not immediately clear if a book is nonfiction, the math-themed books could be of interest. As Director of MSRI David Eisenbud states in the news release announcing the inaugural winners:
“Math is about logic and patterns and it gives us tools to understand our world. Literature can be a powerful tool in helping children connect mathematical principles to their own lives.”
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People
This is an annotated bibliographic resource for books selected by social studies educators. The project is a joint effort of the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) and the Children’s Book Council (CBC). The list is also published in the May/June issue of Social Education.
Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12
This is an annotated bibliographic resource for books selected by science educators. The project is a joint effort of the National Science Teacher’s Association (NSTA) and the Children’s Book Council (CBC). The list is also published in the March issue of Science and Children.
School Library Journal, Best Books—Nonfiction
The School Library Journal (SLJ) Best Books lists (Picture Books, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Nonfiction) are selections made for a given year by the review editors. The list for 2014, for example, includes Jacqueline Woodson’s Brown Girl Dreaming.