Children's Literature
Subject Librarian
Juvenile Collection
Located on the 2nd floor of the Andruss Library, the Juvenile Collection is a collection of fiction and non-fiction books written for children and young adults. This collection contains all of the Caldecott and Newbery Award winning titles, as well as many other award-winners. The Juvenile Collection is searchable in BU Books & More.
BU Books & More
Remote Study Option: If you are currently studying remotely, you can still access books in the Juvenile Collection. Make sure you are signed in and then under "Get It", select the ILLiad (including home delivery) request option to have the book shipped directly to your current address.
Finding Children's Books Online- NEW!
Online Resources
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Epic BooksEpic provides free access to electronic children's books to educators. Simply go to the getting started link in the upper right hand corner and create an account as an educator.
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Storyline OnlineStoryline Online®, streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations.
Free Library of Philadelphia
All PA residents are eligible to signup for a library card with the Free Library of Philadelphia. Once you have your library card number, you can access children's ebooks through Kids' Overdrive, Tumblebooks, Hoopla, and more.
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Get a Library CardYou can signup for a library card online and get instant access to a number of services.
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Overdrive Kid's eReading RoomExplore available ebooks for kids 0-12.
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TumblebooksAccess to over a 1,000 books which include animation and narration.
Local Libraries
Our local libraries also provide electronic access to children's titles. If you are currently living in Bloomsburg or a neighboring location, considering getting a library card with the Bloomsburg Public Library or the Columbia County Traveling Library. If you are not currently living in the area, check out your local public library for similar resources.
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Bloomsburg Public LibraryRegister for a library card online to gain access to young adult titles on Overdrive and PK-5 titles on Tumblebooks.
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Columbia County Traveling LibraryEmail service@cctlibrary.org to request a free Traveling Library account (if you live, work, or go to school in Columbia County). With an account you'll be able to access Overdrive.
Books in the Public Domain
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Project GutenbergProject Gutenberg is a top destination for free ebooks on the web and one of the oldest, established by Michael S. Hart in 1971.
Temporarily Available Resources
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Audible StoriesStreaming collection of books for all ages available for as long as schools are closed.
Relevant Library Databases
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Children's Literature Comprehensive DatabaseCLCD contains more than 280,000 reviews of children's books from 36 sources as well as listings for over 440,000 book awards and book lists. Includes teaching tools (lesson plans & teaching guides) and allows limiting by age or grade level. CLCD
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Children's Literature ReviewSearchable, online access to volumes from Children's Literature Review reproducing excerpts from critical reviews. From Louisa May Alcott to Judy Blume, the most popular and influential authors of the genre are assessed through criticism of their major works. Excerpts from Reviews, Criticism, & Commentary on Books for Children & Young Adults.
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Something About the AuthorIncludes Something About the Author, Main Series, and Something About the Author: Autobiography Series, with illustrated biographical profiles of children's authors and illustrators.
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