"Genre is a category used to classify literary works, usually by form, technique, or content." --The Literary Dictionary: Vocabulary of Reading and Writing, 1999
We classify materials by two main genres: fiction and non-fiction. We call non-fiction juvenile books "juvenile literature."
These genres can be searched as subjects in the Library Catalog:
Fiction: * Adventure * Fantasy * Mystery and detective stories* Science fiction * Supernatural or horror
Non-fiction (we use the term "juvenile literature"): * Biography * Art * History * Mathematics * Music * Science and more!
Literature & Traditional Literature: * poetry * mythology * legends * fairy tales * fables
Other genres:
Some genres may not be included as searchable subjects in the Library Catalog. Here are a few examples.
To locate books at either Holy Family location, use the Library Catalog.
* You can list keywords or search by subject
* Try entering a genre in the search box and choose "subject" from the "search index" pull-down menu on the left
* Be sure to limit to "juvenile" under "audience"
* You can limit by the library to locate items at Holy Family
Did you know?... In some circles, book format is considered a genre. Here are some formats teachers should be familiar with:
Breitlinks: Children's Genres
See this website by a school media specialist for an overview and definition of various genres.
Genre Study: A Collaborative Approach
This lesson plan from ReadWriteThink provides background information about genres. Check out the resources under "From Theory to Practice" and "Resources and Preparation."
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