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ALASKA CHILDREN'S BOOKS EVALUATION RUBRIC
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BOOK TITLE:
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AUTHOR:
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PUBLISHER:
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ILLUSTRATOR:
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IN OR OUT OF PRINT:
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SETTING:
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TOPICS, THEMES, CONTENT KEYWORDS:
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PRIMARY AGE GROUP: Select One
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FORMAT REVIEWED: Select One
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GENRE: Select One
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NAME & POSITION OF REVIEWER:
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DATE REVIEWED:
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FICTION
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Craft
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Does the author use good writing skills: strong voice, good word choice, accurate descriptions, interesting dialogue and effective imagery?
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COMMENTS
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NONFICTION
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Organization
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Accuracy
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Authority
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PICTURE BOOKS OR ILLUSTRATED BOOKS
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Are text & illustrations organized clearly? Do they facilitate understanding & engagement?
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Are the information & illustrations accurate? Are resources cited?
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Does the author/illustrator have background or credentials that qualify them to write this book?
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Artistry
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Visual Appeal
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Are the illustrations skillfully rendered? Do they complement & extend the text?
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Are illustrations engaging? Is the design appealing?
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COPYRIGHT:
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CULTURAL APPROPRIATENESS
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Inclusiveness
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Do text & illustrations address racial, cultural, and gender equality?
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Cultural Awareness
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Does the book promote cultural awareness?
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Attribution
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Are appropriate attributions made to the source of the story, if applicable?
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Cultural Acceptance
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Is controversy associated with this book? (Notes please)
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INDICATORS OF EXCELLENCE SELECT ONE COMMENTS
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Audience
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Are text & illustrations appropriate for intended age group & audience?
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Kid Factor
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Will young people want to read or listen to this story?
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Engagement
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Does the book stimulate imagination, critical thinking, curiosity?
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Educational Relevance
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Does this book have value? Does it enhance curriculum?
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Timeliness
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Is the book in print or available from libraries?
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Awards
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Has the Book won any awards?
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One Sentence Summary
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Comments, Notes, Annotations
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Additional Awards & Other Reviews:
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