Janelle B. Mathis

Previous Scheduled Teaching

Published Intellectual Contributions

Book

• Johnson, H., Mathis, J.B., Short, K.G. (2019). Critical Content Analysis of Visual Images in Books for Young People. New York, NY, Routledge.
• Johnson, H., Mathis, J., Short, K. (2016). Reframing perspective: Critical content analysis of children’s and young adult literature. 206. New York, NY, Routledge. https://www.routledge.com/

Book Chapter

• Mathis, J.B., Panaou, P. (2021). Bookbird: Bridging countries, contexts, and critical issues. Bookbird: A Flight through Time. (1st edition) 125-129. Basel, Bookbird, INC.
• Mathis, J.B. (2019). Developing Agency and Socialization through interpretive play. Critical Content Analysis of Visual Images in Books for Young People. 15. New York, NY, Routledge.
• Lawrence, W.Y., Mathis, J.B. (2018). Meeting the Needs of and Giving Voice to Linguistically Diverse Children through Multimodal and Art-Based Assessments. Art as a Way of Talking. New York, Teachers College Press.
• Johnson, H., Mathis, J.B., Short, K.G. (2016). Connecting critical content analysis to critical reading in classrooms. Reframing perspective: Critical content analysis of children’s and young adult literature. New York, NY, Routledge.
• Johnson, H., Mathis, J., Short, K. (2016). Connecting critical content analysis to critical reading in classrooms. Reframing perspective: Critical content analysis of children’s and young adult literature.. 185-199. New York, NY, Routledge. https://www.routledge.com/
• Young, W., Mathis, J. (2016). Forced journeys: Understanding our histories through global characters, contexts, and critical issues. Reframing Curriculum: An Invitation to Global Citizenship Through Children’s Literature.. 199-218. Portland, Maine, Stenhouse Publishers. https://www.stenhouse.com/
• Mathis, J. (2016). The significance of the arts in understanding social, historical and cultural events. Reframing perspective: Critical content analysis of children’s and young adult literature. 122-136. New York, NY, Routledge. https://www.routledge.com/
• Mathis, J.B. (2015). Bringing the global society into our classrooms. Professional practice in diverse settings: Attitudes and dispositions that facilitate success. 165-192. Denton, TX, Texas Womans University.
• Mathis, J.B. (2011). Multicultural literature: Reading and responding within contemporary literacy contexts. In L. Albright and A. Bedford, A master class in teaching children's literature: Trends and issues in an evolving field. 93-108. Urbana, IL, National Council of Teachers of English.
• Mathis, J.B. (2009). Bringing the Global Society into Our Classrooms: Insights into ELL students through Children's and Adolescent Literature. In Dam, P. & Cowart, M. T. (Eds. ). Understanding the ELL Learner. The Federation of North Texas Universities.
• Mathis, J.B. (2008). Nurturing a Love of Language through Children's Literature. In Dam, P. & Cowart, M. T. (Eds.). Current Issues and Best Practice in Bilingual and ESL Education. 35-53. Denton, TX, The Federation of North Texas Universities.
• Mathis, J.B. (2007). Contemplating community through multicultural children's literature. In Dam.P. & Cowart, M. T. (Eds.). Intercultural Understanding. 92-113. Denton, Texas, The Federation of North Texas Universities.
• Giorgis, C., Mathis, J.B., Bedford, A. (2007). Finding our stories through her stories: Strong females in the global tapestry. In Hadaway, N. & McKenna, M. Breaking Boundaries with Global Literature, Celebrating Diversity in K-12 Classrooms. 55-72. Newark, De, International Reading Association.
• Mathis, J.B. (2006). Children's literature: Valuing and validating language and culture. In P. Dam & M. T. Cowart, (Eds.), Cultural and linguistic issues for English language learners. 142-166. Denton, TX, Texas Woman's University.
• Mathis, J.B. (2001). Various entries as listed below: Hans Christian Andersen Rudyard Kipling Animal Stories Beth & Joe Krush Frank Asch Carl Larsson John Aylesworth David Macaulay J(ames) M(atthew) Barrie Downs Matthews L(yman) Frank Baum Harry Mazer Byrd Baylor Sterling North Shonto Begay Helen Oxenbury Margery Williams Bianco Van Dyke Parks Ray Bradbury Joan Phipson (Joan M. Fitzardinge) Joseph Bruchac Patricia Polacco Robert Burleigh Gloria Rand Lewis Carrol Barbara Robinson Denys Cazet Kimbery Root Eileen Christelow Sheila Sancha Ann Nolan Clark David Shannon John Amos Comenius Monica Shannon Barbara Cooney Symeon Shimin Normee Ekoomiak Chris Soentpiet Emberley Family (Edward, Barbara, Rebecca) Virginia Sorenson Barbara Esbensen John Steptoe Marie Hall Ets Dorothy Sterling Marjorie Facklan Adrien Stoutenburg Eleanor Farlejon Noel Streatfield Walter Farley Mildred Taylor Tom Feelings Albert Payson Terhune Rachel Field Ann Turner Ann Fine Peter Vennema Aileen Fisher Bernard Waber James D. Forman Lynn Ward Arthur Burdett Frost Wendy & Clyde Watson John Gardiner Lisl Weil Doris Gates Leonard Weisgard Shirley Glubock Robert Westall M(arilyn) B(rooke) Goffstein Brian Wildsmith M. Jean Greenlaw Vera Williams Maria Gripe Jeanette Winter Taro Gomi Jacqueline Woodson Mary Hoffman N(owell) C(onvrs) Wyeth Anne Holm Tim Wynne-Jones Edith Thacher Hurd Camille Yarbrough (Jerome) Richard Kennedy Taro Yashima. In Bea Cullinan and Diane Person (Eds.) The Continuum encyclopedia of children's literature. New York, Continuum International Publishing Group.
• Mathis, J.B. (1998). Various critical essays on individuals : George Ancona, Demi Hitz , Aliki Brandenburg, Andrea Pinkney, Tom Feelings, Michael Rosen, Gail Gibbons. In Tom and Sara Pendergast (Eds.), St. James guide to children's writers, 5th ed. Detroit, St. James Press.
• Mathis, J.B. (1998). Various critical essays on individuals : Tom Barrons, Francine Pascal, Malcom Bosse, Johanna Reiss, James Foreman, Ann Turner, William Hooks. In Tom and Sara Pendergast (Eds.), St. James guide to young adult writers, 2nd ed.. Detroit, St. James Press.
• Freedman, L., Kaser, S., Mathis, J.B. (1995). Reader Response Research. Short, K.G. (Ed.) Research and professional resources in children's literature: Piecing a patchwork quilt. 132-162. Newark, International Reading Association.

Book Review

• Mathis, J.B. (2021). Mexique, A Refugee Story from the Spanish Civil War (Review of the book). https://wowlit.org/on-line-publications/review/volume-xii-issue-4/4/
• Mathis, J.B. (2020). Blue Rider (Review of the Book).
• Mathis, J.B., Stamm, B., Visco, W., Alharbi, S., Walker, A. (2017). Cry Heart But Never Break. Other.
• Mathis, J.B. (2017). Don’t Cross the Line! (Review of the book. ix (4) 2. Tucson, AZ, Worlds of Words. : http://wowlit.org/on-line-publications/review/wow-review-volume-ix-issue-4/7/
• Mathis, J.B. (2017). My Beautiful Birds. (Review of the book).. ix (4) 2. Tucson, AZ, Worlds of Words. : http://wowlit.org/on-line-publications/review/wow-review-volume ix-issue-4/11/-
• Mathis, J. (2016). The Tortoise and the Soldier: A Story of Courage and Friendship in World War I (Review of the book). Other. VIX (1) Tucson, Arizona, Worlds of Words, COE, University of Arizona. www.wowlit.org
• Mathis, J. (2016). Two White Rabbits (Review of the book).. Other. VIII (3) Tucson, Arizona, Worlds of Words, COE, University of Arizona. http://wowlit.org/on-line-publications/review/volumeviii1-3/12/
• Mathis, J. (2016). Anna and the Swallow Man (Review of the book).. Other. VIII (4) Tucson, Arizona, Worlds of Words, COE, University of Arizona. http://wowlit.org/on-line-publications/review/volumeviii1-4/3/
• Mathis, J. (2016). Hope is a Girl Selling Fruit (Review of the book).. Other. VIII (3) Tucson, Arizona, Worlds of Words, COE, University of Arizona. : http://wowlit.org/on-line-publications/review/volumeviii1-3/6/
• Mathis, J. (2015). ). Watch Out for Flying Kids (Review of the book). VIII (2) Tucson, AZ, University of Arizona, Worlds of Words. : http://wowlit.org/on-line-publications/review/volumeviii1-2/11/
• Mathis, J. (2015). There Is a Crocodile under My Bed (Review of the book).. Other. VIII (1) Tucson, AZ, University of Arizona, Worlds of Words. http://wowlit.org/on-line-publications/review/volumeviii1/9/
• Mathis, J.B. (2015). Touched by Fire (Review of the book).. Other. VII (4) Tucson, AZ, University of Arizona, Worlds of Words. http://wowlit.org/on-line-publications/review/on-line-publicationsreviewreviewvolumevii4/12/
• Mathis, J. (2015). The Big Bad Wolf and Me (Review of the book). VII (2) Tucson, AZ, Worlds of Words, University of Arizona. http://wowlit.org/on-line-publications/review/reviewvolumevii2/3/
• Mathis, J. (2014). At the Same Moment around the World (Review of the book). VII (1) Tucson, AZ, Worlds of Words, University of Arizona. http://wowlit.org/on-line-publications/review/reviewvolumevii1/3/
• Mathis, J.B. (2002). Various entries. In S. Stan, Ed., The world through children's books. Lanham, MD, Scarecrow Press.
• Mathis, J.B. (2000). Various entries in "Adventuring with books". Urbana, IL, National Council of Teachers of English.

Editorial

• Mathis, J.B., Panaou, P. (2022). Bookbird’s Amazing Flight Continues. 60 (4) 1-2. International Board on Books for Young People; John Hopkins University Press.
• Mathis, J.B., Panaou, P. (2022). Hans Christian Andersen Authors and Illustrators: Honoring the Past, Acknowledging the Present, Looking to the Future. 60 (3) 1-2. International Board on Books for Young People; John Hopkins University Press.
• Mathis, J.B., Panaou, P. (2022). : Exploring Malaysian Culture through the Power of Story. 60 (2) 1-3. International Board on Books for Young People; John Hopkins University Press.

Editorial for Journal issue

• Panaou, P., Mathis, J.B. (2020). Expanding our global awareness through an introduction to Russian children’s literature. Bookbird. 58 (2) ii-iv. Basel / Baltmore, Maryland, International Board on Books for Young People / Johns Hopkins University Press. https://www.press.jhu.edu/journals/bookbird-journal-international-childrens-literature
• Panaou, P., Mathis, J.B. (2019). Presenting the Hans Christian Andersen Award nominees. Bookbird. 57 (4) ii-iii. Basel, / Baltimore, Maryland, International Board on Books for Young People / Johns Hopkins University Press. https://www.press.jhu.edu/journals/bookbird-journal-international-childrens-literature
• Panaou, P., Mathis, J.B. (2019). Providing a forum for authors, illustrators, and scholars who work in languages other than English. Bookbird. 57 (3) iii-iv. Basel / Baltimore, Maryland, International Board on Books for Young People / Johns Hopkins University Press. https://www.press.jhu.edu/journals/bookbird-journal-international-childrens-literature
• Panaou, P., Mathis, J.B. (2019). Slowing down, reading, and asking provocative questions. Bookbird. 57 (2) iii-iv. Basel / Baltimore, Maryland, International Board on Books for Young People / Johns Hopkins University Press. https://www.press.jhu.edu/journals/bookbird-journal-international-childrens-literature
• Panaaou, P., Mathis, J.B. (2019). Negotiating agency, voice, and identity through literature. Bookbird. 57 (1) ii-iv. Basel / Baltimore, Maryland, International Board on Books for Young People / Johns Hopkins University Press. https://www.press.jhu.edu/journals/bookbird-journal-international-childrens-literature

Editorial for journal issue

• Panaou, P., Mathis, J.B. (2020). Celebrating vibrant and diverse work around global children’s literature. Bookbird. 58 (4) 1-2. Basel / Baltimore, Maryland, International Board on Books for Young People / Johns Hopkins University Press. https://www.press.jhu.edu/journals/bookbird-journal-international-childrens-literature
• Panaou, P., Mathis, J.B. (2020). Hans Christian Andersen winners and finalists: Twelve reasons to never lose hope. Bookbird. 58 (3) 1-2. Basel / Baltimore, Maryland, International Board on Books for Young People / Johns Hopkins University Press. https://www.press.jhu.edu/journals/bookbird-journal-international-childrens-literature
• Panaou, P., Mathis, J.B. (2020). School in children’s literature and children’s literature in school. Bookbird. 58 (1) ii-iv. Basel, Switzerland / Baltimore, Maryland, International Board on Books for Young People / Johns Hopkins Press. https://www.press.jhu.edu/journals/bookbird-journal-international-childrens-literature

Journal Article

• Mathis, J.B. (2020). Global picture books to provide critical perspectives. English Journal. 109 (5) 102-104. Urbana, Illinois, National Council of Teachers of English.
• Lawrence, W., Mathis, J.B. (2020). Multimodal assessments: Affording children labeled “at risk” expressive and receptive opportunities in the area of literacy.. Other. 34 (2) 135-152. Wales, Taylor Frances.
• Mathis, J.B. (2019). Contemporary lives of age-old tales: Characters, contexts and critical issues.. Libri & Liberi: Journal of Research on Children's Literature and Culture. 8 (1) 11-26. Zagreb,
• Mathis, J.B. (2019). Music, Literature, and Intercultural Communication: Giving Voice to the Global Community through Storied Experiences. 9. Great Britain International Board on Books for Young People.
• Mathis, J.B., VAughan, P. (2018). Acknowledging Ability and Agency in Book Discussion Communities Adolescent Boys Experiencing Psychosocial Distress Examine Suicide in Young Adult Novels. Other. 12 (3) 187-201. Liverpool, England, Liverpool University Press Onlin. https://online.liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/doi/pdf/10.3828/jlcds.2018.23
• Mathis, J.B. (2016). Literature and the young child: Engagement, enactment, and agency from a sociocultural perspective. Journal of Research In Childhood Education. 30 (4) 618-629. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Association of Childhood Education International/Taylor and Frances. http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/ujrc20/current
• Mathis, J.B. (2015). The significance of the arts in culture: Learning through children’s literature.. Libri & Liberi: Journal of Research on Children's Literature and Culture. 4 (1) 85-102. Zagreb, Croatian Association of Researchers in Children’s Literature, Zagreb. http://www.librietliberi.org/
• Mathis, J.B. (2015). Demonstrations of agency in contemporary international children’s literature: A critical content analysis across personal, social, and cultural dimensions. Other. 54 (3) 206-230. New York, NY, Taylor and Frances. http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/ulri20
• Day, D., Austin, P., Levin, S., Mathis, J.B., McNair, J., Short, J., Sullivan, E. (2009). Children's literature reviews: 2008 Notable Children's Books in the Language Arts.
• Day, D., Austin, P., Levin, S., Mathis, J.B., McNair, J., Short, K., Sullivan, E. (2009). Notable Books for the English Language Arts. Journal of Children's Literature. 34 (2)
• Ernst, S. and Mathis, J.. (2008). Multicultural Literature: Reading, Writing, and Responding Within a "New" Literacy Context..
• NBGS committee members. (2008). Notable Books for a Global Society Spring List. The Dragon Lode. 26 (2)
• Mathis, J.B., Albright, L. (2007). Keeping the love of literature alive in this high-stakes testing environment. The Journal of Children's Literature. 33 (1) 14-19.
• Mathis, J.B. (2007). Notable Books for a Global Society: The spring list. The Dragon Lode. 25 (2)
• Mathis, J.B. (2006). Building global communities through literature: Resources for teachers and parents. English In Texas. 36 (2)
• NBGS committee members. (2006). Notable Books for the Global Society: The Spring List. The Dragon Lode. 24 (2) 63-79.
• Mathis, J.B., Blackburn, S., Johnson, S., Sarker, A., Taliaferro, C., Walker, K. (2006). Professional resources: Instruction that invites involvement in the local community. Journal of Children's Literature. 30 (2) 88-91.
• Mathis, J.B. (2006). Shortening the path between theory and practice. Journal of Children's Literature. 30 (1)
• Mathis, J.B. (2005). A class act. Curriculum Connections. 2 (2) 12-16.
• Mathis, J.B., Patterson, L. (2005). Literacy to Inform and Transform: Empowering Lessons from Children's Literature. Other. 264-280.
• Mathis, J.B. (2005). Professional resources: An ongoing focus on child-centered instruction. Journal of Children's Literature. 30 (1) 98-103.
• Mathis, J.B. (2005). Professional resources: Discovery and dialogue around children's literature. Journal of Children's Literature. 30 (2)
• Mathis, J.B. (2005). Various (20) essays on authors in Bernice Cullinan, Ed.. Other. New York, Continuum Publishing.
• Mathis, J.B. (2004). Professional resources: Extending pleasure and critical engagements through insights into genre and authors. Journal of Children's Literature. 30 (1) 47-52.
• Mathis, J.B. (2004). Professional resources: Professional resources across the wavy line. Journal of Children's Literature. 30 (2) 57-64.
• Mathis, J.. (2003). Acknowledging Literature's potential through contexts and engagements..
• Mathis, J. (2003). eachers' Choices for 2003..
• Mohr, K., Wickstrom, C., Bernhausen, D., Mathis, J., & Patterson, L.. (2003). Sharing the challenge: Using threaded discussion groups to build teacher resilience..
• Mathis, J.B., Bernshausen, D. (2003). Text sets: Children's literature at the intersection of literacy and science. Other. 36 116-121. Science Teachers' Association.
• Mathis, J.. (2002).  Literacy possibilities of Mexican-American children's literature: Publishers, writers, and readers respond.
• Mathis, J.. (2002).  Multicultural text sets: Organizing for critical thinking.
• Mathis, J.B. (2002). An album of response: Reflecting on the images. Journal of Children's Literature. 28 (1) 41-46.
• Mathis, J.. (2002). Picture book text sets: A novel approach to understanding theme..
• Mathis, J.. (2002). Poetry and preservice teachers: Perceptions and possibilities.
• Mathis, J.B. (2002). Teachers' Choices for 2002. The Reading Teacher. 56 (3)
• Mathis, J.B. (2001). Creating readers: An interview with Kathy Short, winner of 2000 Arbuthnot award. The Journal of Children's Literature. 27 (1) 56-61.
• Mathis, J.. (2001). Responding to stories with stories: Teachers experience multicultural children's literature..
• Mathis, J.B. (2001). Teachers' Choices for 2001. The Reading Teacher. 55 (3) 243-250.
• Mathis, J.B. (2000). Insights from aesthetic response to Fly Away Home. The Dragon Lode. 18 (2) 35-39.
• Mathis, J.B. (2000). Preservice teachers explore culturally responsive instruction affirmation and resistance. Other. 226-239. College Reading Association Yearbook.
• Mathis, J.. (1999). Advocacy through personal empowerment: Personal understandings about learning and culture through experiences with children's literature..
• Mathis, J.B., Giorgis, C. (1999). Educators as audience for children's literature: The significance of personal text sets to learners and teachers. The Journal of Children's Literature. 25 (2) 24-35.
• Mathis, J.B. (1999). Multicultural literature: Mirror and window on experience. Social Studies and the Young Learner. 11 (3) 27-30.
• Mathis, J.B. (1997). Children's literature- reflections and connections: Stories in and around us. Journal of Children's Literature. 23 (2) 90-97.
• Mathis, J.B. (1996). Voices from a classroom past. Arizona English Bulletin. 29 (1) 30-35.
• Giorgis, J., Mathis, J.B. (1995). Book review sampler: Visions and voices of American Indians in children's literature. The New Advocate. 8 (2) 125-142.

Magazine/Trade Publication

• Mathis, J.B. (2005). Found in Translation. IBBY Newsletter.
• Mathis, J.B. (2002). A review of The Kerlan Awards in children's literature, 1975-2001. IBBY.

Other

• Mathis, J.B., Panaou, P. (2022). Editorial: A Spotlight on Poland within the Global Tapestry. 60 (1) 1-3. International Board on Books for Young People, John Hopkins University Press.
• Mathis, J.B., Panaou, P. (2021). Presenting the 2022 Hans Christian Andersen Award nominees. 59 (4) ii-iii. Baltimore, Maryland, Johns Hopkins University Press.
• Mathis, J.B., Panaou, P. (2021). Social justice: Children’s literature as a source of information, transformation, and hope. 59 (3) 1-4. Baltimore, Maryland, Johns Hopkins University Press.
• Mathis, J.B., Panaou, P. (2021). Images of home and family reflected in children’s literature. 59 (2) 1-2. Baltimore, Maryland, Johns Hopkins University Press.
• Mathis, J.B., Panaou, P. (2021). Multimodality in children’s literature: Engagement, enlightenment, and enabling through the arts.. 59 (1) 1-3. Baltimore, Maryland, John Hopkins University Press.

Popular Press Article

• Mathis, J.B. (2008). Critical reviews in the on-line journal WOW. wowlit.org
• Mathis, J.B. (2008). Review of Shattering the Looking Glass, Challenge, Risk Controversy in Children's Literature by S. Lehr. 34 (2) 70. Journal of Children's Literature.

Webpage

• Mathis, J.B. (2022). Bookbird as a Resource for Contemporary Themes and Issues in Literature.. (https://wowlit.org/go/wow-currents/.)
• Mathis, J.B. (2022). Bookbird as Resource: Exploring the Hans Christian Andersen Award. https://wowlit.org/go/wow-currents/

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Grant - Teaching

• Mathis, J.B. (Supporting), "SUCCESS IN LANGUAGE AND LITERACY INSTRUCTION," sponsored by US Department of Education, Federal, $2700000.00 Funded. (2017 - 2022).
• Boyd, R.M. (Principal), Gonzalez-Carriedo, R. (Co-Principal), Hull, D. (Other), Mathis, J.B. (Supporting), (Supporting), (Supporting), "Title III National Professional Development Project Success in Language and Literacy Instruction," sponsored by USDOE, Federal, $2700000 Funded. (2017 - 2022).
• Mathis, J.B. (Supporting), "SUCCESS IN LANGUAGE AND LITERACY INSTRUCTION," sponsored by US Department of Education, Federal, Funded. (2017 - 2022).

Sponsored Research

• Brooks, J. (Supporting), Boyd, R.R. (Principal), Gonzalez-Carriedo, R. (Co-Principal), Hull, D. (Supporting), Mathis, J.B. (Supporting), "Title III National Professional Development Project Success in Language and Literacy Instruction," sponsored by USDOE, Federal, $2700000 Funded. (2017 - 2022).
• Brooks, J. (Supporting), Boyd, R.M. (Principal), Gonzalez-Carriedo, R. (Co-Principal), Hull, D.M. (Supporting), Mathis, J.B. (Supporting), "Title III National Professional Development Project Success in Language and Literacy Instruction," sponsored by USDOE, Federal, Funded. (2017 - 2022).