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Just imagine your favourite genre was created in the world it describes… What would it look like? What would it be made out of, and who or what created it? What ingredients would make up the ink, paper, and binding? Each fiction genre contains a variety of elements that could create a unique book… See what we came up with below and let us know if you have any more ideas!

"Genres for young fiction, and in particular YA fiction (young adult, also known as youth or juvenile fiction), span most of those covered by adult fiction. What distinguishes them from adult fiction is that the main characters are usually children or teens dealing with teen issues."

This site provides content - theory, resources, strategies around the teaching of literacy. Pages are devoted to fiction, non-fiction, genres, age groups and numerous other organisers.

This site provides content - theory, resources, strategies around the teaching of literacy. Pages are devoted to fiction, non-fiction, genres, age groups and numerous other organisers.

Collection of digitised books from around the world with a range of search features including age, genre language. Free access to read or sign up to create a personal library bookshelf.

Collection of digitised books from around the world with a range of search features including age, genre language. Free access to read or sign up to create a personal library bookshelf.

Explores the genre of sophisticated picture books, their value in engaging students with reading, and strategies for selecting and using them effectively in classroom programs.

To me, Steampunk has always been first and foremost a literary genre, or least a subgenre of science fiction and fantasy that includes social or technological aspects of the 19th century (the steam) usually with some deconstruction of, reimagining of, or rebellion against parts of it (the punk). Unfortunately, it is a poorly defined subgenre, with plenty of disagreement about what is and is not included.

This article introduces some titles and looks at why the genre is of high interest to teens but is challenging for teachers and libraries to include. It considers the value and some teaching suggestions.

This guide, sponsored by a non-profit organisation, was designed as a resource for students. It covers grammar, punctuation, usage, sentence and paragraph construction, writing process, and genre writing.

Slide presentation that introduces the genre, its key qualities and some representative titles and authors.

The genres of interactive fiction and interactive nonfiction, applied in the context of information transfer, and characterized in this post by the interactive documentary, are becoming pedagogic tools and teaching materials used by the teacher in different contexts.

Teachers have always read aloud to young children, but recent research has shown that reading aloud can benefit middle and secondary students as well. Reading aloud to teenagers stimulates their imaginations and emotions; models good reading behavior; exposes them to a range of literature; enriches their vocabularies and understanding of sophisticated language patterns; makes difficult text understandable; models the fact that different genres are read differently; supports independent reading; and can encourage a lifelong enjoyment of reading.

Home page for a journal that explore creative, or literary, non-fiction. Creative Nonfiction, defines the genre simply, succinctly, and accurately as "true stories well told." And that, in essence, is what creative nonfiction is all about.

Social impact games are a genre that seek to effect positive changes in society through play. Often, players are put in roles (known as "player agency") and must make decisions that have impactful consequences. These games are not necessarily designed for teaching; rather, the goal is to enable players to have empathy about social issues.

"Being a teacher, I am always trying to research new ways to get my students involved in using their imagination, listening, and comprehension skills, while also learning to form visual images or "brain movies" in their minds. This is where creativity, engagement, enrichment, and fun come into teaching! Podcasts can do so many great things for students, like build confidence, expose them to new and different genres, provide access to numerous subject matters to meet even the most distinct interests, and, most importantly, engage students in literacy activities that will pique their interest and enjoyment in books and reading. "

A book review site with age and genre lists, some resources and up to date content - US focus

"Picture books are an extremely valuable resource for learning. They come packed with amazing artwork, stories, humor, history, and science. They often teach about people in that wonderful genre of narrative nonfiction."

Find and level books with Book Wizard. Plus, get booktalks, lesson plans, author studies, videos, and discussion guides. Note the topic and author search is fine without locking students into leveled reading

A website for teachers filled with ideas for literacy teaching using visual resources such as film, animation, photographs and picture books.

Excellent stopping place to find out about steampunk, new books, films and events. For a definition go to http://www.steampunk.com/what-is-steampunk/

For students who lack a plan for future reading, series fiction provides a plan. Reading series improves comprehension and motivation for reading, too. In this episode, Donalyn Miller examines the benefits of series fiction and previews exciting book series for all ages.