LVCCLD-Hot Topics-Literature

LVCCLD HOT TOPICS - LITERATURE

Looking for critical reviews, essays and author biographies? Look no further! The library has gathered their best resources on popular authors or obscure ones below. If you have any questions simply e-mail us by clicking on the icon below.

LIBRARY CATALOG

Books for Adults

The concise Oxford dictionary of literary terms
by Baldick, Chris

Looking for the difference between alliteration and allusion? This work is a full listing of literary terms to help you better understand the content of literary works.

Books for Teens

Bronx masquerade
by Grimes, Nikki

While studying the Harlem Renaissance, students at a Bronx high school read aloud poems they´ve written, revealing their innermost thoughts and fears to their formerly clueless classmates.

Books for Older Children

The New York times parent´s guide to the best books for children
by Lipson, Eden Ross

The New York Tkmes bestseller list? How about the New York Times Best Reader list? Try this for great ideas!

Books for Younger Children

A to zoo : subject access to children´s picture books
by Lima, Carolyn W.

Need to find a picture book about fire trucks? This resource can help!

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American Literature

Best Books

Children's Literature

Criticism and interpretation.

English Literature

Databases

Academic ASAP Expanded (http://0-infotrac.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/itweb/lvccld_main?db=EAIM&id=52et2001TGG)
Find full-text articles from 4,700 scholarly journals covering the arts, humanities, social sciences, technology and general sciences.

Academic Search Premier (http://0-search.ebscohost.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/login.aspx?login?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=aph)
Full-text articles from over 4500 journals covering a broad range of subjects and includes 3,600 peer-reviewed titles. Back files to 1975 for over 100 journals. Great newspaper/magazine articles for high school, college and adults, on all topics!

Contemporary Authors (http://0-find.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/gvrl/start.do?prodId=GVRL.CONTAUTH&userGroupName=lvccld_main)
A bio-bibliographical guide to current writers in fiction, general nonfiction, poetry, journalism, drama, motion pictures, television, and other fields.

Crossword Puzzle Solver (http://0-www.credoreference.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/crossword.do)
Enter the letters you have with question marks for those you don't and it will give word options which fit the pattern.

Hispanic Biography (GVRL) (http://0-find.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/gvrl/start.do?prodId=GVRL.HISBIO&userGroupName=lvccld_main)
Provides informative biographical profiles of the important and influential persons of Latino heritage who form the international Hispanic community. Covers persons of various nationalities in a wide variety of fields, including architecture, art, business, dance, education, fashion, film, industry, journalism, law, literature, medicine, music, politics and government, publishing, religion, science and technology, social issues, sports, television, theater, and others.

Literature Collection (GVRL) (http://0-find.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/gvrl/start.do?prodId=GVRL.LITC&userGroupName=lvccld_main)
An all encompassing source of information and criticism about authors and their works, playrights, poetry, short stories and graphic novels.

Literature Criticism Online (http://0-infotrac.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/itweb/lvccld_main?db=GLA)
Contemporary Literary Criticism is THE resource to use when you need literary criticism. Now, you can find CLC, PLUS poetry criticism, drama criticism, and much, much more, online, without visiting the library!

Literature for Students (http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=0HOA&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=aboutSeries&p=GVRL.FSSG&sw=w)
This collection is for older students. Includes Drama For Students, Novels for Students, Short Stories for Students, Poetry for Students, Nonfiction Classics, Literary Themes, Literary Newsmakers & Graphic Novelists.

Literature for Students (GVRL) (http://0-find.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/gvrl/start.do?prodId=GVRL.SATA&userGroupName=lvccld_main)
Includes Something about the Author, Children´s Literature Review & Author & Artists for Young People.

Literature Resource Center (http://0-infotrac.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/itweb/lvccld_main?db=LitRC&id=52et2001TGG)
Provides access to biographies, bibliographies and critical analysis of authors from every age and literary discipline.

Shakespeare Collection (http://0-infotrac.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/itweb/lvccld_main?db=SHAX)
Resources include the most recent Arden Shakespeare editions of the complete works, as well as editions and adaptations of Shakespeare's works, other works published during Shakespeare's time, prompt books, the Gordon Crosse Theatrical Diaries, criticism, reviews, images, and reference.

Something About The Author (http://0-galenet.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/servlet/SATA_Online?locID=lvccld_main)
Provides illustrated biographical profiles of children's authors and artists, ranging from established award winners to authors and illustrators who are just beginning their careers. Entries typically cover personal life, career, writings, works in progress, adaptations, and additional sources. This database is now part of Literature Criticism Online.

Student Resources in Context (http://0-ic.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ic/suic/?userGroupName=lvccld_main)
Search reference books, Magazines & Journals, Newspapers, Primary Documents, and Multimedia for subject areas History, Literature, Science, Social Science & biographies.

What Do I Read Next? (http://0-infotrac.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/itweb/nv_lvccld?db=WDIRN)
Information about books your friends have told you about!

RESOURCES IN YOUR LIBRARY

Read Me Vegas (http://www.readmevegas.blogspot.com/)
The online book discussion group for the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District.

DIGITAL BOOKS

Online Books Page (http://digital.library.upenn.edu/books/)
Contains public domain works from a variety of languages.

Online Texts (http://www.ipl.org/div/subject/browse/hum60.60.00/)
Contains public domain works from a variety of languages.

Project Gutenberg (http://promo.net/pg/)
Contains public domain works from a variety of languages.

Universal Digital Library (http://www.ulib.org/)
Online library offers 1.5 million works and counting. The online library offers full text downloads of works that are in the public domain, or for which the copyright holder has been given permission to make available. The collection goes far beyond the widely available classics, though those are there, too.

WEB SITES

Absolute Shakespeare (http://absoluteshakespeare.com/)
Absolute Shakespeare, the essential resource for William Shakespeare's plays, sonnets, poems, quotes, biography and the legendary Globe Theatre.

Book Lust with Nancy Pearl (http://www.nancypearl.com/)
Nancy Pearl has become a rock star among readers and the tastemaker people turn to when deciding what to read next.

Center for Adolescent Reading (http://www.genrefluent.com/teensread.htm)
Books for teens with comments by teens!

Gnooks (http://www.gnooks.com/)
Gnooks is a self-adapting community system based on the gnod engine. Discover new writers you will like, travel the map of literature and discuss your favorite books and authors.

Guide To Book Genres (http://www.freebooknotes.com/guide-to-book-genres/)

Reading is a popular pastime that is enjoyed by individuals from all parts of the world. When it comes to reading, many people have a specific type of book that they prefer to read, which is known as a "genre." While there are a wide variety of genres currently in existence, some of the most popular include fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, mystery, romance, horror, biography, informational, and child/young adult.

IPL Kidspace: Picture Books (http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/browse/rzn2000/)
Internet Public Library's picture book collection, each with a story hour inside!

IPL Kidspace: The Reading Zone (http://www.ipl.org/kidspace/browse/rzn0000)
The Reading Zone is a little like the fiction section at a public library. You can find links to on-line stories and also learn more about your favorite books and authors.

Kids Read (http://www.kidsreads.com/)
Kidsreads is the best place on the web for kids to find info about their favorite books, series and authors. Reviews of the newest titles, interviews with the coolest authors and special features on great books are our specialties. And for even more reading fun we have trivia games, word scrambles and awesome contests

Librarian's Index to the Internet: Literature (http://lii.org/pub/topic/literature)
LII is a searchable, annotated literature subject directory of hundreds of Internet resources, evaluated by Library of California librarians, featuring literature styles, periods, and authors.

Literary Criticism at the Internet Public Library (http://www.ipl.org/div/litcrit/)
IPL has found Literary Criticism links for many authors, schools of writing, etc. They also have a Online Literary Criticism Guide, and a Literary Criticism Pathfinder, that can give you suggestions for finding criticism in your library and on the Web.

Oprah's Book Club (http://www2.oprah.com/books/books_landing.jhtml)
See what Oprah's reading now!

Reading Rockets (http://www.readingrockets.org/)
Information about teaching kids to read, and helping those who struggle.

Shmoop (http://www.shmoop.com/)
Shmoop wants to make you a better lover (of literature, history, poetry and writing). See many sides to the argument. Find your writing groove. Understand how lit and history are relevant today. We want to show your brain a good time.

Teens Read (http://www.teenreads.com)
We at Teenreads.com bring teens info and features about their favorite authors, books, series and characters. We are a part of The Book Report Network, a group of websites founded in 1996 that share thoughtful book reviews, compelling features, in-depth author profiles and interviews, excerpts of the hottest new releases, literary games and contests, and more with readers every week.

Your Comprehensive Guide to Everything Shakespeare (http://www.bestonlinecollege.org/shakespeare/)

Covers cool Shakespearean facts, links to all of the Bard's work online, all of the Shakespeare festivals in the country and more.

LOCAL RESOURCES

Nevada Young Reader's Award (http://www.nevadalibraries.org/Divisions/NYRA/)
NYRA is an annual recognition, awarded by the students of Nevada, for their favorite book in four categories: Picture Book, Young Reader, Intermediate Reader, and Young Adult. One of the few awards that come directly from the children reading!

Rainbow Company (http://www.nevada.edu/~treed/rainbow/)
Rainbow Company Youth Theater performs 5 plays a season and offers classes to children aged 4 to 18 years. Phone 229-6553 for information.

Super Summer Theatre at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park (http://www.supersummertheatre.com/)
http://www.supersummertheatre.com/

UNLV Performing Arts Center (http://pac.nevada.edu/)
University theater at it's best

Utah Shakespearean Festival (http://www.bard.org/)
Utah Shakespearean Festival in Cedar City, Utah: Headlines not only Shakespeare but also musicals and plays by other playwrights. Order tickets on-line or order a brochure.

NATIONAL RESOURCES

Association for Library Service to Children (http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/index.cfm)
Association for Library Service to Children, ALSC, a division of the American Library Association: ALSC is responsible for the Notables book list and for awarding such prestigious book awards as the Newberry and Caldecott awards.

Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (http://www.sfwa.org/)
Responsible for the annual Nebula Awards, science fiction or fantasy, for the best short story, novelette, novella, and novel of the year.

GAMES AND ACTIVITIES

The 1920s Challenge (http://www.lvccld.org/gatsbygame/gatsby.html)
How well do you know the 1920's and the novel The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald? Do you know the plot & characters in the novel The Great Gatsby? Do you know what happened in the 1920's? This game will find out how just how much you know!