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Tim Wadham, author of the highly recommended (REFORMA) and invaluable (Booklist) how-to, Programming with Latino Children s Materials (1999), returns with this all new guide for children s and school librarians. He provides a core collection of over 100+ titles including board books, picture books, short chapter fiction, novels, poetry, and non-fiction ideal for serving toddlers to teens. Wadham s... More

Tim Wadham, author of the highly recommended (REFORMA) and invaluable (Booklist) how-to, Programming with Latino Children s Materials (1999), returns with this all new guide for children s and school librarians. He provides a core collection of over 100+ titles including board books, picture books, short chapter fiction, novels, poetry, and non-fiction ideal for serving toddlers to teens. Wadham shares authoritative advice for selecting Spanish titles including: an overview of the market, key elements to consider, review sources, and tips for authoring collection development. There is a wealth of programming ideas that may be used with the recommended core collection or adapted for other books. Wadham offers tips for marketing to your community and increasing circulation for these important titles. This unique resource also includes a guide to publishers and vendors and lists of award-winning books. Whether you are serving a Hispanic community, looking for ways to present bilingual programs, or building a new multicultural collection, Libros Esenciales is an invaluable, comprehensive guide.

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