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This book contains an annotated bibliography of more than 300 books recommended for gifted students, as well as some good advice about the importance of reading and how to encourage it in children and adolescents. Because gifted students often intensely identify with characters in books, it is important for them to read well-written books with complex characters and plots. When the characters in the books face some of the same issues and concerns that the gifted reader is facing, the child gains new insights into his or her own problems or worries, as well as potential ways of handling them. In this way, good books can provide bridges to new insights, better communication of feelings and values, and more thoughtful decision making. Well-selected books also can help gifted children learn new social and emotional skills, while at the same time fostering intellectual and creative development.

ISBN-13: 9780910707961

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: Gifted Unlimited

Publication Date: 09-01-2009

Pages: 596

Product Dimensions: 5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.20(d)

Halsted's free time has focused on books and libraries. Her work as co-chair of a grass-roots group, Citizens for Libraries, resulted in a new district library, which in 1998 replaced the Carnegie library building that had served Traverse City since 1903. In retirement, she enjoys having more time for reading and music, as well as enjoying northern Michigan outdoors in all seasons, and most of all, her family-which now includes four grandchildren who keep alive her interest in children's books.

What People are Saying About This

Jim Delisle

"Halsted describes how books can be used to meet both the emotional and intellectual needs of high ability youngsters. Her extensive selection of wonderful books is well thought out and practical."--(Jim Delisle, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Education (Retired), Kent State University)

Lisa Rivero

"So much more than a 'what to read' when list, this book explains emotional and intellectual needs of both young and older readers, shows how to organize book discussions, and offers hundreds of ideas for using books to address issues of identity, difference, growth, and intellectual passions."--(Lisa Rivero, M.A., Author of Creative Home Schooling: A Resource Guide for Smart Families)

Table of Contents

Preface


Introduction


Challenges as They Grow


Social and Emotional Needs


How Books Can Help


Chapter 1The Heart of the Child: Emotional Development


Chapter 2The Mind of the Child: Intellectual Development


Chapter 3Reading Guidance


Chapter 4Emotional Development through Books


Chapter 5Intellectual Development through Books


Chapter 6Choosing Books that Challenge


Chapter 7All the Wealth: Kinds of Literature


Chapter 8. Annotated Bibliography


Endnotes


References


Index of Authors, Titles, and Subjects (Chapters 1-7)


Index of Categories for Annotated Bibliography (Chapter 8)


Index of Authors for Annotated Bibliography (Chapter 8)


Index of Titles for Annotated Bibliography (Chapter 8)


About the Author