This guide contains resources that you can use to learn about using youth literature in the classroom.

Books and E-books

International Literature

Evaluating Reading Level

Evaluating Diversity

Youth Literature Research

Genre Definitions

The Instructional Materials Center is is a model pre-K-12 school library located on the lower level of Belk Library.

In it you'll find: 

• Children's and Young Adult Literature (Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Biographies, etc.)
• Curriculum and Lesson Planning Ideas and Examples
• Professional and Reference Collections
• Manipulatives and Displays (Posters, Models, Puppets, Games)
• K-12 Textbooks (both N.C. state adopted and supplementary)

We help you by:

• Providing reference service to ASU students, faculty, and staff, as well as area educators and community members
• Providing classes and workshops on finding and using library resources
• Offering reading recommendations for all ages and reading levels
• Providing access to research materials (via the library catalog, article databases, and more)
• Helping you in the "Idea Factory," a media production facility designed exclusively for education students and area educators