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This introductory course is designed to provide an overview of trade books written for children from preschool through adolescence. Emphasis is on the identification, selection, and evaluation of high quality literature in different formats and genres appropriate for the developmental stages of each age group. Attention is given to the preK-8 literacy environment as well as literature representing a range of children’s and adolescents’ diverse needs, interests and backgrounds. Counts in the Humanities Area of General Education Requirements. Pre-requisite(s): LAE 102 or equivalent. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours