The children's and young adult literature handbook: a research and reference guide

1. General background sources and histories

2. Retrospective bibliographies

3. Current American reviewing tools, annual bibliographies, and children's magazines

4. Bibliographies of curriculum-related subjects

5. Multicultural sources

6. Literary awards and prizes

7. Guides to writing, using, and promoting literature and services for children and young adults

8. Biographies of authors and illustrators

9. Professional organizations, agencies, publishers, and booksellers

10. Special collections and resources

11. Internet and other nonprint resources.