Developing Christian Fiction Collections for Children and Adults : Selection Criteria and a Core Collection (annotated ed)

Patron demand for Christian fiction in libraries has increased dramatically in recent years.

What are the best books and authors published in this genre?

Where can reviews be found? How can libraries that have purchased these books as part of an inclusive overall collection defend their choices?

Developing Christian Fiction Collections offers everything librarians need to start a collection or build upon an existing one.

Areas covered include an overview of Christian fiction, establishing a solid selection process, and promoting this category in your library.

Detailed appendixes feature annotated bibliographies of recommended books for children, adults, and young adults; listings of the Gold Medallion Fiction award winners from 1978 to present; biographies of prominent authors; and a selected, annotated videography on the best Christian videos.

Includes a listing of publishers, a bibliography, and an index.