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