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The Beginning Reader collection is intended for newly independent readers <br />and includes fiction & nonfiction titles. They are characterized by a controlled <br />vocabulary, large print, heavy use of illustrations, and a limited number of <br />pages. <br />d. Juvenile Fiction <br />This collection serves readers ready for longer chapters and more complex <br />storylines. The books feature age-appropriate vocabulary and subject matter, <br />with few illustrations. <br />e. Juvenile Non-fiction <br />The Juvenile non-fiction collection includes materials to serve the <br />information needs of upper -elementary -age children through the sixth grade. <br />The subject matter, vocabulary, organization and scope must be age- <br />appropriate. <br />f. Graphic Novels <br />See section III A. 1. c. above. Children's graphic novels are those written <br />specifically for patrons from approximately 5-12 years of age. <br />g. Parent/Teacher Collection <br />These books are in the children's collection, but are intended for use by <br />parents and teachers. They focus on educational topics such as <br />homeschooling, classroom management, lesson planning, etc. Titles in this <br />collection are selected by the same criteria as other adult nonfiction. <br />B. Non -Print Materials <br />1. DVDs <br />DVDs will be collected for both children and adults. These collections are <br />intended to provide quality entertainment and educational materials for home <br />use. The primary emphasis will be on acquiring well -reviewed popular materials <br />and unique items not widely commercially available. <br />2. Audiobooks <br />The Library's goal is to provide a collection of recorded instructional, <br />educational, and quality literature that parallels most areas of the general <br />collection. Every effort will be made to ensure that the print version of each title <br />is available in the Library. Efforts are made to select on a variety of topics and to <br />appeal to a range of interests. <br />The children's collection will also include Read-Alongs (CD and book). These <br />read-alongs are designed for children to listen to the recording and read along <br />with the book. Selection criteria for read-alongs follows that of audiobooks and <br />children's print materials. <br />C. Other Collections <br />Adopted by the Cabarrus County Public Library Board of Trustees 9-16-2010; rev 9-20-2011; rev 7-18-2013 Attachme4 number l\n <br />F-9 Page 197 <br />