Notable Book for a Global Society2005

Given by ILA, CL/R SIG (Children’s Literature and Reading Special Interest Group)

Other Names: ILA Notable Books for a Global Society, IRA Notable Book for a Global Society, Notable Books for a Global Society
25 Works 9,106 Books 636 Reviews 4.1
Annually, a committee of the CL/R SIG (Children’s Literature and Reading Special Interest Group) of the International Reading Association selects 25 outstanding trade books for enhancing student show more understanding of people and cultures throughout the world. The committee reviews books representing all genres intended for students K-12. To be eligible for NBGS annual list, a book must have been published in the United States the previous year. For example, the books on the 2012 list were published in 2011. A Brief History of the NBGS The Children's Literature and Reading Special Interest Group of the International Reading Association formed the Notable Books for a Global Society Committee in 1995. Under the guidance of Yvonne Siu-Runyan, who originated and spearheaded the project, the committee undertook to identify outstanding trade books that it felt would help promote understanding across lines of culture, race, sexual orientation, values, and ethnicity. The Notable Books for a Global Society (NBGS) list was developed to help students, teachers, and families identify books that promote understanding of and appreciation for the world's full range of diverse cultures and ethnic and racial groups. Although advances in technology allow us to communicate quickly with people around the world and the growth of world trade brings us increasingly into contact with far-flung members of the "global village," today's society is rife with tension, conflict and ignorance of others different from us. If we hope to meet the many challenges that face us in the 21st century, we must recognize the similarities and celebrate the differences among all races, cultures, religions, and sexual orientations, and appreciate that people can hold a wide range of equally legitimate values. Each year, the Committee selects twenty-five outstanding books for grades K-12 that reflect a pluralistic view of world society. These twenty-five titles represent the year’s best in fiction, nonfiction and poetry. Criteria for selection of NBGS titles: Selection and Criteria Accuracy and authenticity of the people depicted in terms of physical characteristics, social and economic status, intellectual and problem-solving abilities, and displays of leadership and cooperation Richness of detail concerning the group or groups depicted An approach that honors and celebrates diversity as well as the common bonds of humanity In-depth treatment of issues Depiction of substantive and authentic interaction among characters within and across groups Inclusion of members of a "minority" group for purposes other than tokenism or fulfillment of any type of "quota" Thought-provoking content that invites reflection, critical analysis, and response Uniqueness of language or style High quality as determined by evaluation in terms of generally accepted criteria for the genre Appealing format Enduring quality Each year’s final list is presented at the CL/R-SIG’s session at the annual convention of the International Reading Association (IRA). show less
Categories:
All, Folklore (2), Historical Fiction (6), Nonfiction (Includes Biography) (7), Nonfiction: Informational Books & Biographies (5), Picture Book (3), Picture Books (Historical Fiction) (4), Picture Books (Realistic Fiction) (2), Poetry (4), Realistic Fiction (16), , No Category (674)
Years:
All, 2024 (25), 2023 (25), 2022 (25), 2021 (25), 2020 (25), 2019 (25), 2018 (25), 2017 (25), 2016 (25), 2015 (25), 2014 (25), 2013 (25), 2012 (25), 2011 (25), 2010 (25), 2009 (24), 2008 (25), 2007 (25), 2006 (25), 2005 (25), 2004 (25), 2003 (25), 2002 (26), 2001 (24), 2000 (25), 1999 (25), 1998 (25), 1997 (25), 1996 (24)
Announced:
January 19: 2024 Recent
WorkCategoryYear
The Hungry Coat: A Tale from Turkey by Demi
Folklore2005
Three-Minute Tales by Margaret Read MacDonald
Folklore2005
The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights by Russell Freedman
Nonfiction: Informational Books & Biographies2005
Harlem Stomp!: A Cultural History Of The Harlem Renaissance by Laban Carrick Hill
Nonfiction: Informational Books & Biographies2005
Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog by Pamela S. Turner
Nonfiction: Informational Books & Biographies2005
Escape from Saigon: How a Vietnam War Orphan Became an American Boy by Andrea Warren
Nonfiction: Informational Books & Biographies2005
Rattlesnake Mesa: Stories from a Native American Childhood by EdNah New Rider Weber
Nonfiction: Informational Books & Biographies2005
Henry and the Kite Dragon by Bruce Edward Hall
Picture Books (Historical Fiction)2005
The Cats in Krasinski Square by Karen Hesse
Picture Books (Historical Fiction)2005
Coming On Home Soon by Jacqueline Woodson
Picture Books (Historical Fiction)2005
A Song for Ba by Paul Yee
Picture Books (Historical Fiction)2005
My Name Was Hussein by Hristo Kyuchukov
Picture Books (Realistic Fiction)2005
Circle Unbroken by Margot Theis Raven
Picture Books (Realistic Fiction)2005
César: ¡Sí, Se Puede! / Yes, We Can! by Carmen T. Bernier-Grand
Poetry2005
Here in Harlem: Poems in Many Voices by Walter Dean Myers
Poetry2005
Daniel Half-Human by David Chotjewitz
Realistic Fiction2005
The Truth About Sparrows by Marian Hale
Realistic Fiction2005
Our Secret, Siri Aang by Cristina Kessler
Realistic Fiction2005
Naming Maya by Uma Krishnaswami
Realistic Fiction2005
Tree Girl by Ben Mikaelsen
Realistic Fiction2005
Nothing Here But Stones: A Jewish Pioneer Story by Nancy Oswald
Realistic Fiction2005
Becoming Naomi León by Pam Muñoz Ryan
Realistic Fiction2005
Face Relations: 11 Stories about Seeing beyond Color by Marilyn Singer
Realistic Fiction2005
Chanda's Secrets by Allan Stratton
Realistic Fiction2005
Chu Ju's House by Gloria Whelan
Realistic Fiction2005

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