Johnson(2009) defines nonfiction as the "literature of fact consisting of biographies and informational books that revolve around the social and scientific world" (pg. 267). The foundation of nonfiction literature is truth. Students may consider nonfiction books boring or uninteresting, however when making decisions about nonfiction books within the classroom, there are considerations to take into account. For example, the text accuracy, the role of children's preferences, and multicultural understanding in the specific selection.
It is very significant for our students to read nonfiction books. These books give a real life understanding to our students. Nonfiction books should be available in all classrooms. As a teacher, I plan to provide many nonfiction resources for my students. I want them to start reading nonfiction text at a young age, so they are not affected in their intermediate, middle, and high school year. I want my students to have confidence when reading nonfictional books.
Here is a website that lists some popular nonfiction books:
http://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/kids-non-fiction
Johnson, Denise. The joy of children's literature. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Pub, 2009. Print.
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