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LIT 371: Course Guide

Evaluating Book Quality

Think about the book exploration... and your answers at the start of the session!

Inside the Book:

  • Illustrations
  • Text: Vocabulary, Literary Devices (rhyme and rhythm, figurative language, etc)
  • Plot, Story, Characters
  • Messages, Themes, Deeper Meanings
  • Teachable Content

And Also... Think Outside the Book:

  • Authors, Illustrators, and Publishers
    • Reputation
    • Experiences
  • Awards: Caldecott, etc
  • Professional Book Reviews
  • Accuracy of Information: portrayal of culture, historical events, etc