Books in Chains and Other Bibliographical Papers Book

Murphy, B., & Rollock, B. T. (1999). Black authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults: a biographical dictionary 3rd ed;. Garland.

Professional Review: Murphy, B., & Rollock, B. (1999). Black authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults (Book Review) (Undetermined). Booklist, 95(21), 1966.

Reference Type: Bibliographic Reference

Call Number: 920.003

Content Scope: This bibliographic reference for black authors and illustrators of fiction and nonfiction books for children and young adults with photographs of some.

Accuracy Authority Biased: The author of this reference included authors and illustrators with projects that have had significant and historical impact on children's literature.

Arrangement and Presentation: An index and three appendixes include a of sample book covers and jackets, list awards and honor books. . Bibliographies of the books are followed by a short biographical sketches including quotes from the authors and illustrators.

Relation to Similar Works: There are a few bibliographic references in the library regarding Black American Women and Scientists and one regarding black writers titled Black writers of America; a comprehensive anthology by Richard Barksdale and Keneth Kinnamon.

Timelessness and Permanence: This is the third edition and this reference includes authors and illustrators of the 20th century.

Accessibility/ Diversity: This reference makes finding literature by black authors and illustrators easy as it represents the international culture and views of black people from around the world.

Cost: $65