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Archive for 2009

  • Finding Christmas Stories
    Posted December 7, 2009 by Juvenile Reference

    To find Christmas books in the Juvenile Literature collection at the HBLL. Open the HBLL homepage. Select “Library Catalog” under Unique Collections at BYU Below the main search bar choose “Advanced Keyword Search” In the search all box type “Christmas stories, American Juvenile fiction” (314 results)  You can also limit the location to “Juvenile collection” [...]

  • Homework Helper–Finding Wordless Picture Books
    Posted November 2, 2009 by Juvenile Reference

    To find wordless picture books, browse the 096 call number in the juvenile literature collection OR Open the HBLL homepage Below the main search bar choose “Advanced Keyword Search” Once in the advanced search, go to the drop-down menu that is labeled location and select “Juvenile Collection” Go up to the pull-down labeled genre/form and [...]

  • Scary kids’ books
    Posted October 26, 2009 by Juvenile Reference

    Trying to find that book that sent chills up your spine as a child? Here are some ways to search for your favorite scary books in the HBLL juvenile section. Open the HBLL homepage. Select “Library Catalog” under Unique Collections at BYU Below the main search bar choose “Advanced Keyword Search” In the search all [...]

  • Homework Helper–Audio Books for Young Adults
    Posted by Juvenile Reference

    These audio books are available for a 3-day check-out from the Learning Resource Center on Level 4 of the Harold B. Lee Library. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian/ Sherman Alexie (CD 2000 pt. 1-5) The Adoration of Jenna Fox / Mary E. Pearson (CD 1995 pt. 1-6) An Abundance of Katherines/ John [...]

  • Featured Website–Families and Literacy
    Posted October 14, 2009 by Juvenile Reference

    Visit the Families and Literacy blog today.  Busy parents, grandparents, and teachers will find reliable resources and information in a variety of forms, including literacy tips, book lists, websites, media, research, and a discussion forum, to help make literacy part of everyday family life. Contributors to the blog include academic and youth-serving librarians,  BYU students [...]

  • Homework Helper–Finding Concept Books
    Posted October 12, 2009 by Juvenile Reference

    Concept books present concepts, such as alphabet, counting, color, shape, size, comparison, or opposites, that expand the young child’s knowledge or skill. Easy: To find alphabet books, browse the 411 call number in the juvenile literature collection. To find counting books, browse the 511 call number in the juvenile literature collection. Better: To find concept [...]

  • New Audio Books
    Posted September 24, 2009 by Juvenile Reference

    Here are the newest children’s literature and young adult audio books that the Harold B. Lee Library has added to its collection.  Enjoy! Blue Skin of the Sea/ Graham Salisbury (CD 1999 pt. 1-7) Buried Onions / Gary Soto (CD 1998 pt. 1) Elijah of Buxton/ Christopher Paul Curtis (CD 1994 pt. 1-8) Fairest / [...]

  • Featured New Releases of Local and LDS Authors & Illustrators:
    Posted September 21, 2009 by Juvenile Reference

    The Adventures of Hashbrown Winters (Juvenile 4183501.1) by Frank Cole The Amaranth Enchantment (Juvenile 813 B4594111a) by Julie Berry The Chosen One (Juvenile 813 W6712cho 2009) by Carol Lynch William Everything Is Fine (Juvenile 813 St8242r ) by Ann Dee Ellis Forest Born (on order) by Shannon Hale Fablehaven: Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary (Juvenile 813 [...]

  • Stories from Around the World -For preschoolers and young children
    Posted September 14, 2009 by Juvenile Reference

    September 11-December 11, 2009 at Museum of Peoples and Cultures (700 N 100 E Provo) Visit the Museum of Peoples and Cultures every Friday at 11am for stories from around the world. Listen to folktales from other cultures and make a craft to take home or share with others. Admission is free. -For more information, contact [...]

  • Upcoming Events- Masculine Reading
    Posted by Juvenile Reference

    September 22, 2009. 58 N. State St., Orem at 7 p.m. Finding books and reading strategies for boys can be a challenge for teachers and parents. Join award-winning young adult author Ann Cannon as she discusses strategies and books to help young boys love reading. Part of the Utah Humanities Council’s Public Square programs, the [...]