Selection Tools

The selection of the resources for this site was completed by a four person team.  At the beginning of the process, an informal search was done of colleagues, subject experts, and internet sources.  The resulting list of resources were further investigated, using selection tools such as review databases to authenticate the worth of each resource.  Using the authenticated resources as guides, the team then searched indices by recurring subject headings and prolific authors.  The second tier list was again authenticated using reviews, both from scholarly journals and industry sources.  As the search process progressed, the team felt sure that they had compiled a core set of the best resources available to help young adults living with grief.

Bibliography of Professional Resources

Andronik, Catherine.  Heartland: Coming Home. The Booklist. September, 2000. 97(2):239.

Burns, C. T., Jones T. E., Gale D., and Meyer, M. (1988). Say goodnight, gracie (book review). School Library Journal, 34(6), 84.

Carter, Leslie. Rising Tiger. VOYA. December, 2001. 24( 3): 209.

Conlon, Alice. Silent Grief: Living in the Wake of Suicide. School Library Journal September, 1988. 35(1): 213.

Denton, Lisa. The Girl Death Left Behind. School Library Journal. March, 1999. 45(3): 211.

Gerlach, J. (1996). A time for dancing (the book connection). The Alan Review, 23(2), 23.

Goldsmith, Francisca. Tears of a Tiger. School Library Journal. February, 2004. 50(2): 77

Gordon, Anitra. Facing Death Facing Grief: Teens Healing at Camp Brave Heart. School Library Journal. May, 2002. 48(5): 61.

Haines, A. (2000). Guiding your child through grief/the grieving teen (book review). Library Journal, 125(13), 132.

Harris, K. (2001). Healing your grieving heart for teens: 100 practical ideas. School Library Journal, 47(9), 257.

Healey, Amy A. The Journals of Rachel Scott: Sharing a Journey of Faith at Columbine High. School Library Journal. August, 2001. 47(8): 202.

Hunter, S. W., Jones T. E., Toth L., and Charnizon, M. (2002). Bringing up the bones (book). School Library Journal, 48(11),308.

Korbeck, Sharon. After the Death of Anna Gonzales. School Library Journal. November, 2002. 48(11): 165.

Leslie, Roger. Living When a Young Friend Commits Suicide or Even Starts Talking About it. Booklist. November, 1999. 96(5): 514.

Lewis, Johanna. The Truth About Forever. School Library Journal. June, 2004. 50(6): 138.

MacGregor, Amanda. Our Dad Died. Kliatt. November, 2003.37(6): 33.

McKee, Barbara Jo. Mourning and Dancing for Schools: A Grief and Recovery Sourcebook for Students, Teachers and Parents. Kliatt. May 2000. 34(6) p. 237.

Philbrook, John. Shizuko’s Daughter. School Library Journal. June 1993. 39(6): 132.

Riley, Susan. With Their Eyes: September 11th -- The View from a High School at Ground Zero. School Library Journal. January, 2003. 49(1): 172.

Valente, S. M. In the Presence of Grief: Helping Family Members Resolve Death, Dying, and Bereavement Issues. Choice. July, 2002. 39(7)  pg. 1325.

White, Libby K. Suicide. School Library Journal. December, 1992. 38(12): 134.

White, Libby K. The Power to Prevent Suicide: A Guide for Teens Helping Teens. School Library Journal. August, 1994. 40(8): 178.

White, Libby K. Coping with Teen Suicide. School Library Journal. December, 1999. 45(12): 158.

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