Out of this world library programs : using speculative fiction to promote reading and launch learning
(Book)

Book Cover
Average Rating
Author
Nichols, Joel A,
Contributors
Agosto, Denise E, writer of foreword.
Published
Santa Barbara, California ; Libraries Unlimited, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, [2017].
Status
Available at another branch
Where is it?

Copies

LocationCall NumberStatus
Main Library - Adult Non-Fiction027.626 N619oOn Shelf

Description

Loading Description...

Similar titles, authors, and more

Subjects

LC Subjects
Children's libraries -- Activity programs.
Creative writing (Middle school).
Creative writing (Secondary education).
Preteens -- Books and reading.
Reading promotion.
Speculative fiction -- Bibliography.
Teenagers -- Books and reading.
Young adults' libraries -- Activity programs.

More Details

Published
Santa Barbara, California ; Libraries Unlimited, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, [2017].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xiii, 157 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English

Notes

Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-154) and index.
Description
Focusing on the most compelling-and in many cases the most accessible-titles across this vast area of imaginative fantasy and science fiction literature and media, this book showcases instructional methods to build on existing interest in these genres and to cultivate creative and critical thinking. Presents ways for librarians connect to young patrons with enriching and entertaining workshop ideas; models deep engagement with reading and texts, focusing on leveraging high interest popular fiction and media to engage young people in critical thinking and reflection, thereby increasing their understanding of the world and themselves and stimulates children of various learning styles and age ranges to think creatively and critically through curricula that ties into STEM/STEAM learning.

Published Reviews

Citations

APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Nichols, J. A., & Agosto, D. E. (2017). Out of this world library programs: using speculative fiction to promote reading and launch learning . Libraries Unlimited, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Nichols, Joel A and Denise E, Agosto. 2017. Out of This World Library Programs: Using Speculative Fiction to Promote Reading and Launch Learning. Santa Barbara, California: Libraries Unlimited, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Nichols, Joel A and Denise E, Agosto. Out of This World Library Programs: Using Speculative Fiction to Promote Reading and Launch Learning Santa Barbara, California: Libraries Unlimited, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, 2017.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Nichols, J. A. and Agosto, D. E. (2017). Out of this world library programs: using speculative fiction to promote reading and launch learning. Santa Barbara, California: Libraries Unlimited, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Nichols, Joel A,, and Denise E Agosto. Out of This World Library Programs: Using Speculative Fiction to Promote Reading and Launch Learning Libraries Unlimited, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, 2017.

Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.

Staff View

Loading Staff View.