“A great book should leave you with many experiences,
and slightly exhausted at the end.
You live several lives while reading.”
― William Styron, Conversations with William Styron
Suggested Further Reading
I am providing a list of articles and books for librarians to view on more specific topics related to bibliotherapy. Within some articles are suggested book recommendations and techniques within the context of the issue discussed. The list is wide in scope and is provided only as further evidence of the help that bibliotherapy provides in certain situations.
Bascom, Sharon, et al. "Books Portraying Characters With Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder." Teaching Exceptional Children 42.4 (2010): 22-28.
Berns, Carol F. "Bibliotherapy: Using Books To Help Bereaved Children." Omega: Journal Of Death & Dying 48.4 (2003): 321-336.
Branch, Mary Louise, and Sabrina A. Brinson. "Gone But Not Forgotten: Children's Experiences With Attachment, Separation, And LOSS." Reclaiming Children & Youth 16.3 (2007): 41-45.
Doll, Beth, and Carol Ann Doll. Bibliotherapy With Young People : Librarians And Mental Health Professionals Working Together. Englewood, Colo: Libraries Unlimited, (1997).
Dyches, Tina Taylor, et al. "Portrayals Of Bullying In Children's Picture Books And Implications For Bibliotherapy." Reading Horizons 51.2 (2011): 119-148.
Elinoff, Mahri J., et al. "Social Stories To Increase Verbal Initiation In Children With Autism And Asperger's Disorder." School Psychology Review 39.3 (2010): 484-492.
Gavigan, Karen. "Caring Through Comics -- GRAPHIC NOVELS AND BIBLIOTHERAPY FOR GRADES 6-12." Knowledge Quest 40.5 (2012): 78-80.
Hart, Merrily F. "Bibliotherapy And The Judaica Children's Librarian." Judaica Librarianship 4.1 (1988): 56-59.
Johnstun, Marion R., et al. "Using Children's Books As Bibliotherapy For At-Risk Students: A Guide For Teachers." Preventing School Failure 50.4 (2006): 5-13.
Kurtts, Stephanie A., and Karen W. Gavigan. "Understanding (Dis)Abilities Through Children's Literature." Education Libraries 31.1 (2008): 23-31.
Larson, Joanne, and John H. Hoover. "Quality Books About Bullying In The Young Adult Tradition." Reclaiming Children & Youth 21.1 (2012): 49-55.
Maich, Kimberly, and Sharon Kean. "Read Two Books And Write Me In The Morning! Bibliotherapy For Social Emotional Intervention In The Inclusive Classroom." TEACHING Exceptional Children Plus 1.2 (2004).
Manifold, Marjorie Cohee. "The Healing Picture Book: An Aesthetic Of Sorrow." Teacher Librarian 34.3 (2007): 20-26.
McCoy, Henrika, and Cassandra McKay. "Preparing Social Workers To Identify And Integrate Culturally Affirming Bibliotherapy Into Treatment." Social Work Education 25.7 (2006): 680-693.
McDaniel, Cynthia. "Children's Literature As Prevention Of Child Sexual Abuse." Children's Literature In Education 32.3 (2001): 203-224.
McInnis, Kathleen M. "Bibliotherapy: Adjunct To Traditional Counseling With Children Of Stepfamilies." Child Welfare 61.3 (1982): 153-160.
McMillen, Paula S., and Dale Elizabeth Pehrsson. "Contemporary Children's Literature Recommendations For Working With Preadolescent Children Of Divorce." Journal Of Children's Literature 36.2 (2010): 29-36.
Orbach, I, E Vinkler, and D Har-Even. "The Emotional Impact Of Frightening Stories On Children." Journal Of Child Psychology And Psychiatry, And Allied Disciplines 34.3 (1993): 379-389.
Pardeck, John T. "Children's Literature And Child Abuse." Child Welfare 69.1 (1990): 83.
Pardeck, John T., and Jean A. Pardeck. "Bibliotherapy For Children In Foster Care And Adoption." Child Welfare 66.3 (1987): 269-278.
Schreur, Greg. "Using Bibliotherapy With Suspended Students." Reclaiming Children & Youth 15.2 (2006): 106-111.
Tussing, H.L., and D.P. Valentine. "Helping Adolescents Cope With The Mental Illness Of A Parent Through Bibliotherapy." Child & Adolescent Social Work Journal 18.6 (2001): 455-469.
Vare, Jonatha W., and Terry L. Norton. "Bibliotherapy For Gay And Lesbian Youth Overcoming The Structure Of Silence." Clearing House 77.5 (2004): 190-194.
Bascom, Sharon, et al. "Books Portraying Characters With Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder." Teaching Exceptional Children 42.4 (2010): 22-28.
Berns, Carol F. "Bibliotherapy: Using Books To Help Bereaved Children." Omega: Journal Of Death & Dying 48.4 (2003): 321-336.
Branch, Mary Louise, and Sabrina A. Brinson. "Gone But Not Forgotten: Children's Experiences With Attachment, Separation, And LOSS." Reclaiming Children & Youth 16.3 (2007): 41-45.
Doll, Beth, and Carol Ann Doll. Bibliotherapy With Young People : Librarians And Mental Health Professionals Working Together. Englewood, Colo: Libraries Unlimited, (1997).
Dyches, Tina Taylor, et al. "Portrayals Of Bullying In Children's Picture Books And Implications For Bibliotherapy." Reading Horizons 51.2 (2011): 119-148.
Elinoff, Mahri J., et al. "Social Stories To Increase Verbal Initiation In Children With Autism And Asperger's Disorder." School Psychology Review 39.3 (2010): 484-492.
Gavigan, Karen. "Caring Through Comics -- GRAPHIC NOVELS AND BIBLIOTHERAPY FOR GRADES 6-12." Knowledge Quest 40.5 (2012): 78-80.
Hart, Merrily F. "Bibliotherapy And The Judaica Children's Librarian." Judaica Librarianship 4.1 (1988): 56-59.
Johnstun, Marion R., et al. "Using Children's Books As Bibliotherapy For At-Risk Students: A Guide For Teachers." Preventing School Failure 50.4 (2006): 5-13.
Kurtts, Stephanie A., and Karen W. Gavigan. "Understanding (Dis)Abilities Through Children's Literature." Education Libraries 31.1 (2008): 23-31.
Larson, Joanne, and John H. Hoover. "Quality Books About Bullying In The Young Adult Tradition." Reclaiming Children & Youth 21.1 (2012): 49-55.
Maich, Kimberly, and Sharon Kean. "Read Two Books And Write Me In The Morning! Bibliotherapy For Social Emotional Intervention In The Inclusive Classroom." TEACHING Exceptional Children Plus 1.2 (2004).
Manifold, Marjorie Cohee. "The Healing Picture Book: An Aesthetic Of Sorrow." Teacher Librarian 34.3 (2007): 20-26.
McCoy, Henrika, and Cassandra McKay. "Preparing Social Workers To Identify And Integrate Culturally Affirming Bibliotherapy Into Treatment." Social Work Education 25.7 (2006): 680-693.
McDaniel, Cynthia. "Children's Literature As Prevention Of Child Sexual Abuse." Children's Literature In Education 32.3 (2001): 203-224.
McInnis, Kathleen M. "Bibliotherapy: Adjunct To Traditional Counseling With Children Of Stepfamilies." Child Welfare 61.3 (1982): 153-160.
McMillen, Paula S., and Dale Elizabeth Pehrsson. "Contemporary Children's Literature Recommendations For Working With Preadolescent Children Of Divorce." Journal Of Children's Literature 36.2 (2010): 29-36.
Orbach, I, E Vinkler, and D Har-Even. "The Emotional Impact Of Frightening Stories On Children." Journal Of Child Psychology And Psychiatry, And Allied Disciplines 34.3 (1993): 379-389.
Pardeck, John T. "Children's Literature And Child Abuse." Child Welfare 69.1 (1990): 83.
Pardeck, John T., and Jean A. Pardeck. "Bibliotherapy For Children In Foster Care And Adoption." Child Welfare 66.3 (1987): 269-278.
Schreur, Greg. "Using Bibliotherapy With Suspended Students." Reclaiming Children & Youth 15.2 (2006): 106-111.
Tussing, H.L., and D.P. Valentine. "Helping Adolescents Cope With The Mental Illness Of A Parent Through Bibliotherapy." Child & Adolescent Social Work Journal 18.6 (2001): 455-469.
Vare, Jonatha W., and Terry L. Norton. "Bibliotherapy For Gay And Lesbian Youth Overcoming The Structure Of Silence." Clearing House 77.5 (2004): 190-194.