This genre is meant to scare, startle, shock, and even repulse.
Horror
The purpose of this genre is to be funny.
Humorous Fiction
This genre explores how science and technology might impact human life in the future.
Science Fiction
This literary award is given to authors and illustrators of Asian or Pacific Islander decent for books celebrating their cultural experience.
The APAAL or Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature
This genre is a subcategory of folklore and typically includes children's stories with fantastical events or characters. It is also the literary theme of the library this year!
Fairy Tale
Stories in this genre may include magic, imaginary creatures, talking objects, and a battle between good and evil.
Fantasy
This literary award is given to outstanding African American authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults.
Coretta Scott King Award
This system of library organization divides knowledge into categories and assigns each book a number so material can be easily found in any library.
The Dewey Decimal System
In which section of the library would you find a book with the call number "GN TEL"?
Graphic Novel
What is the name of the association that awards the Newbery and Caldecott medals?
The American Library Association
In which section of the library would you find a book with the call number "E BLA"?
Picture Books/Early Reader
In which section of the library would you find a book with the call number "978.4 BLU"?
Nonfiction
This term is used to describe the summary found on the back or inner cover of a book. *Hint: It rhymes with curb.*
The Blurb
The Newbery Award is given to children's books with outstanding authors or illustrators?
Authors
What is the name of the award given for outstanding children's book illustration?
The Caldecott Award
This is the name of the label found on the spine of a book to help you find its location in the library.
Call Number
