Radical change theory, youth information behavior, and. Dresang bio and bowie kotrla bio books with digital age characteristics. Eliza timberlake dresang october 21, 1941 april 21, 2014 was an american professor of. Eliza dresang obituary, readalikes for gary paulsens lawn boy. She was born to ruth rudder and gideon timberlake, md, on october 21, 1941, in. Radical change theory, youth information behavior, and school libraries eliza t. She believes that radical change theory can be used to discuss and describe these spaces. For additional information about this article access provided at 3 apr 2020 00. There will be a campus memorial for dresang from 9 to 11 a.
Contemporary issues in technology and teacher education vol. Radical change theory and synergistic reading for digital age youth eliza t. The thoughts and prayers of the ischool community are with elizas family. Eliza dresang was a champion of childrens literature and digital resources. Books for youth in a digital age 1999, grew out of conversations with colleagues that were facilitated by her service on book award and other committees. Dresang clearly spent a lot of time and hard work to make this document as informative as possible. She did graduate work in library science at ucla and received a phd from the university of wisconsinmadison. Pdf this essay examines kim dong hwas manhwa korean graphic novel series the color trilogy using the critical framework of eliza dresang s radical. Memorial may 14 for information schools eliza dresang uw news.
Dresang has developed a theory called radical change, which is explained in her awardwinning book, radical change. This yearly event is for library school professors and doctoral students to share research and network with colleagues. The impetus for the book grew out of eliza dresang s observation that printed books with nonlinear, interactive qualities appeal strongly to contemporary children. Eliza held the endowed beverly cleary professorship in children and youth services. Eliza dresang obituary, readalikes for gary paulsens. Looking at kim dong hwas color trilogy through the prism. Dresang notes that this text is an indication of the changing nature of books in response to digital age youth. Books for youth in a digital age dresang, 1999 is a landmark. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons amazonbasics. Books for youth in a digital age is cited for its radical change theory which posits a positive fundamental shift.
Dresang developed an analytical approach to resources for youth known as radical change, and has published extensively in this area, including her book, radical change. The theme of this years conference is radical change, a theory coined by dr. This 2007 award winner shows how printed books are changing in step w. She worked as a librarian and a professor of library science. Radical change, a theory described in my 1999 book, radical change. Eliza timberlake dresang october 21, 1941 april 21, 2014 was an american professor of library science who studied fundamental changes in childrens literature because of digital format. Eliza held the endowed beverly cleary professorship in children and youth services at the university of washington ischool. Dresang chaired the newbery award, pura belpre award, batchelder award, and the notable childrens books committees, and served on the jane addams childrens book award, caldecott award, great websites for children, and notable audiobooks committees. Dresang, kyungwon koh library trends, volume 58, number 1, summer 2009, pp. Radical change, a theory described in eliza dresang s 1999 book, radical change. She talked about informationcreation behavior and used the work of young people as examples.
Radical change theory identifies and describes those books with digital age characteristics, which have increased and continue to increase annually in number, variety, and sophistication, but which by no means constitute the majority of the 5,000 or so books published for youth each year. Koh is now looking at informal learning such as makerspaces. Future teachers need to be aware of the changes in young readers that are occurring in order to meet their needs. What dresang does not wholly convince readers of is that these books have anything in common or how they fit into the construct of what she calls radical change. Dresang and kotrla begin by discussing radical change theory in relation to the awardwinning extended length picture book the invention of hugo cabret. Books for youth in a digital age by eliza t dresang by eliza t dresang isbn.
Radical change revisted dresang e t2008 radical change. Books for youth in a digital age 1999, provided librarians. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. The result is a thoughtful and thoughtprovoking look at ya and childrens. Books for youth in a digital age, which was published. Dresang 1999 dresang, 2008a dresang, 2008bdresang, 2009 developed the theory of radical change to explain the changes primarily in books for youth and, as a consequence, in the reading. Eliza dresang obituary tallahassee, fl tallahassee. Her most current research, project views2, funded through the institute of museum and library services, and in partnership with the washington state public libraries and schools, focused on measuring early literacy outcomes for children from birth to entering kindergarten. Most recently, eliza was the beverly clearly professor in children and youth services at the university of washington information. On 4212014, the library science academic community lost eliza dresang, a respected friend, colleague, teacher and community member. Jul 19, 2010 the digital revolution in childrens publishing. It identifies changes in forms and formats, perspectives, and boundaries in this body of literatureall changes related. A much deeper and more comprehensive explanation of radical change appears in radical change. But, she was tenacious in her commitment to children, learning, and the importance of reading, narrative, and books in any and all forms.
Eliza was an active member of alise and a beloved mentor to many members of the youth services special interest group. May 04, 2014 eliza timberlake dresang, phd eliza timberlake dresang, phd, age 72 of seattle, wa, passed away on april 21, 2014. Dresang was the beverly cleary professor in children and youth services at the university of washington information school. Her legacy, of course, includes all of the students shes help to learn and be fulfilled. Evans abstract this tribute presents a multifaceted, multivoiced perspective on the career and work of the late dr. When eliza dresang coined the term radical change she was referring to literature for youth that have digital age characteristics. She was widely known for her 1999 book, radical change. Desang and kyungwon koh an expanded theory slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising.
What she has provided is a valuable overview of the recent evolution of childrens literature and a wonderful resource list of what the author calls handheld books that. Searching for an answer we the authors met and served together on the american library association committee that honored the book, black and white macaulay, 1990 with the 1991 caldecott award, as the most. Many of the books treat topics such as violence, bigotry, suicide, chronic illness, and prejudice. Eliza dresang obituary tallahassee, fl tallahassee democrat. Contemporary issues in technology and teacher education, 83, 294304. Project muse radical change theory and synergistic. Citeseerx document details isaac councill, lee giles, pradeep teregowda. It serves as a lens through which to examine, explain, and ultimately, use contemporary literature for youth growing up in the digital age. She prepared us for the digital evolution that was, at that time, still to come. W hen i was younger, a lot of the books i read had a. This 2007 award winner shows how printed books are changing in step with positive developments in the digital world, and how librarians, teachers, and. Dresang influenced numerous researchers and professionals by equipping them to understand and better serve digital youth.
Three national conferences have been held on the topic of radical change. Contemporary issues in technology and teacher education cite journal, v8 n3 p277293 2008. Connectivity refers to both connections to books as well as sense of community provided through books. Books for youth in a digital age by eliza t dresang, hw wilson editor online at alibris. Books for youth in a digital age, which helped countless librarians and teachers better understand and evaluate literature created for computersavvy children. Dresang to receive scholastic library publishing award news. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Books for youth in a digital age wilson, 1999 died april 21, 2014 from cancer. As i prepared this reflection on my book, i realized that radical change was then and is still the only theory of which i am aware that makes this connection between printed books for youth and the digital environment. Books for youth in a digital age 1999, grew out of conversations with colleagues that were facilitated by her. Books for youth in a digital age, was developed in the mid1990s. Books for youth in a digital age, and numerous journal articles. May 05, 2014 eliza dresang, a wellloved professor in the university of washington information school, died on monday, april 21.
Oh, she was pleasant and engaging and charming and gracious. Eliza t dresang offers a conceptual framework for understanding and evaluating literature for children and young adults within the context of digital information and how it is presented. Books for youth in a digital age by hw wilson isbn. She noted that digital media have served as a catalyst leading to new. The impetus for the book grew out of eliza dresangs observation that printed. This tribute presents a multifaceted, multivoiced perspective on the career and work of the late dr. Dresang was best known for her theory of radical change, which.
Its great to have a list of so many stimulating books. Books for youth in a digital age 1999, provided librarians and teachers with a framework for understanding multicultural childrens literature in the. Contemporary issues in technology and teacher education, 83, 277293. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Radical change theory, youth information behavior, and school. In accordance with the uwmadison accessibility policy, this site makes every effort to comply with the world wide web standards defined in the federal rehabilitation act section 508, specifically subsections 1194. Books for youth in a digital age dresang, 1999 is a landmark work that examines ways in which young readers are affected by the digital age. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library.
Eliza t dresang offers a conceptual framework for understanding and evaluating. She is remembered as a respected friend, colleague, teacher and community member. Wednesday, may 14, in the husky union building lyceum room 160. Contemporary issues in technology and teacher education, 8 3, 294304.
If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. For example, indicators for radical change books include words. Mar 01, 2010 radical change theory developed by eliza t. Books for youth in a digital age is cited for its radical change theory which posits a positive fundamental shift in reading interaction for children because of digital books and hypertext formats. Radical change theory describes, explains, and predicts how youth interact with books in the digital age and how childrens book publishing has.
Books for youth in a digital age dresang, 1999 is a landmark work that examines ways in which. Eliza dresang obituary seattle, wa the seattle times. She graduated from emory university before becoming a spanish teacher. Her theory was initially used to identify and analyze literature for youth reflecting the interactivity, connectivity, and access of the digital world. Offers a conceptual framework for understanding and evaluating books that appeal to todays youth. Dresang florida state university radical change, a theory described in my 1999 book, radical change. Eliza timberlake dresang, phd eliza timberlake dresang, phd, age 72 of seattle, wa, passed away on april 21, 2014. Eliza s book radical change certainly changed the way i viewed childrens and young adult print books and as a result influenced the learning of the classroom teachers and school librarians i taught after its publication. The impetus for the book grew out of eliza dresangs observation that printed books with nonlinear, interactive qualities appeal strongly to contemporary children. Books for youth in a digital age dresang, 1999 is a landmark work.
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