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Winter Break Reads: Inspiring Children's Literature Books From EDUC 465 Students

December 20, 2024

In EDUC 465: Advanced Studies in Children’s Literature with Dr. Elizabeth Marshall, students explore children’s literature through diverse theoretical perspectives, examining early readers, middle-grade novels, picturebooks, and film. This hands-on course includes attending an author/illustrator talk and conducting weekly research at local libraries.

As part of their final project, students collaborated with Adena Brons, Education Librarian, to create a special display at Belzberg Library, SFU Vancouver. The display highlights their recommended children’s books, featuring texts that inspired their projects.

Looking for winter break reads? Explore their selections below and visit the display in person to discover the art and impact of children’s literature!

It was a pleasure working with Dr. Marshall and her Education 465 students. She brings fantastic ideas for learning beyond the classroom and values collaboration with SFU Library. It was rewarding to see students proudly showcasing their work and engaging with the display. My goal is to foster a sense of belonging in library spaces and encourage interaction with collections. Visitors will enjoy exploring the diverse children’s literature and the students' thoughtful reflections—perhaps even finding a new family favourite! I hope this project inspires future collaborations across all SFU campuses.

– Adena Brons, Education Librarian

Virtual Display: Winter Break Recommendations

A Place Inside of Me: A Poem to Heal the Heart

Author: Zetta Elliott
Illustrator: Noa Denmon
Recommended by: Cynthia G.

Anne Frank House Authorized Graphic Biography

Authors: Sid Jacobson & Ernie Colón
Recommended by: Lauren D.

Bear Came Along

Author: Richard T. Morris
Illustrator: LeUyen Pham
Recommended by: George N.

BenBee and the Teacher Griefer: The Kids Under the Stairs

Author: K.A. Holt
Recommended by: Madison I.

Big

Author: Vashti Harrison
Recommended by: Rachel M.

Chester

Author: Melanie Watt
Recommended by: Kelly-An

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive The Bus!

Author: Mo Willems
Recommended by: Ashley P.

Hello Lighthouse

Author: Sophie Blackall
Recommended by: Maya T.

Hello, Universe

Author: Erin Entrada Kelly
Illustrator: Isabel Roxas
Recommended by: Irah C.

I Want My Hat Back

Author: Jon Klassen
Recommended by: Maya G.

K is for Knifeball: An Alphabet of Terrible Advice

Authors: Jory John & Avery Monsen
Recommended by: Matteo C.

Maizy Chen's Last Chance

Author: Lisa Yee
Recommended by: Anya

Maybe a Whale

Author: Kirsten Pendreigh
Illustrator: Crystal Smith
Recommended by: Alexa A.

The Black Book of Colors

Author: Menena Cottin
Illustrator: Rosana Faria
Recommended by: Ice Q.

The Book with No Pictures

Author: B.J. Novak
Recommended by: Stephanie

The Doubtful Guest

Author: Edward Gorey
Recommended by: Dr. Elizabeth Marshall

The Gashlycrumb Tinies

Author: Edward Gorey
Recommended by: Uswa B. 

The Rock from the Sky

Author: Jon Klassen
Recommended by: Amir K. & Kriti M.

This Is Not My Hat

Author: Jon Klassen
Recommended by: Rayhanah Y.

Smile

Author: Raina Telgemeier
Recommended by: Alexa W.

Watercress

Author: Andrea Wang
Illustrator: Jason Chin
Recommended by: Ellen

We Are Water Protectors

Author: Carole Lindstrom
Illustrator: Michaela Goade
Recommended by: Zoe M.

We Found a Hat

Author: Jon Klassen
Recommended by: Hrithik S. 

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