Children's and Young Adult Literature

The children's and young adult collections in CECH Library consist of fiction and non-fiction titles.

Fiction holdings are classified into sub-sections including:

• Easy picture books
• Juvenile fiction
• Young adult fiction
• Graphic novels
• Board books
• Big books

Non-fiction holdings are divided into two sub-sections, with biographies separated from the general non-fiction section. 

The CECH Library is the proud home of the Kretschmer Collection of Native American Children’s Literature, a unique special collection of children’s and young adult literature titles written and/or illustrated by Native Americans. The Mary Louise Schroth Charitable Trust has also funded the purchase of more than 2,500 children’s and young adult books in these collections.

Search for children's and young adult books in our online catalog:

• Visit the UC Library Catalog or enter your search in the box below
• Strategy 1: Search by title
  • Example search: Charlotte's Web
• Strategy 2: Search by author/illustrator
  • Example search: Jerry Pinkney
• Strategy 2: Combine your topic and "cech child-ya"; type into the search box
  • Example search: bird watching "cech child-ya"
  • Example search: wildlife rehabilitation "cech child-ya"
  • Example search: poetry slam "cech child-ya"

For a complete description of the PK-12 curriculum materials resources available to you in CECH Library's physical and digital collections, please visit the Curriculum Materials and Resources guide below. 

How to Connect: Click on the Login to Proxy Server for Off Campus Access button to login with your UC ID username and password. Once you login, you can begin your research.

Additional Information and Resources for Connecting from Off Campus