Alethea K. Helbig

Born: 06/23/1928   Ann Arbor , MI
Parents: Elmer J. Kuebler, Hilda G. Kuebler
Children: Rick
Address(es):
3640 Eli Road
Ann Arbor , MI 48104

Writings

Image Title Genre Audience Publisher Date
Dictionary of American young adult fiction, 1997-2001 : books of recognized merit
- with Agnes Perkins
Non Fiction Adult , Teen Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press 2004
Dictionary of American children's fiction, 1995-1999 : books of recognized merit
- with Agnes Perkins
Non Fiction Adult , Children , Teen Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press 2002
Many peoples, one land : a guide to new multicultural literature for children and young adults Non Fiction Adult , Children , Teen Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press 2001
Myths and hero tales : a cross-cultural guide to literature for children and young adults
- with Agnes Perkins
Non Fiction , Folklore Adult , Children , Teen Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press 1997
Dictionary of American children's fiction, 1990-1994 : books of recognized merit
- Supplement with Agnes Perkins
Non Fiction Adult Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press 1996
This land is our land : a guide to multicultural literature for children and young adults
- with Agnes Perkins
Non Fiction Adult , Children , Teen Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press 1994
Dictionary of American children's fiction, 1985-1989 : books of recognized merit
- Supplement to Dictionary of American Children's Fiction with Agnes Perkins
Non Fiction Adult Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press 1993
Dictionary of Children's Fiction from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, India and Selected African Countries: books of recognized merit
- with Agnes L. Perkins
Non Fiction Adult Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press 1992
Dictionary of British Children's Fiction : books of recognized merit, Volume I, Volume II
- with Agnes L. Perkins
Non Fiction Adult New York : Greenwood Press 1989
Nanabozhoo, Giver of Life
- Editor
Non Fiction , Folklore Adult Brighton, Mich. : Green Oak Press 1987
Dictionary of American Children's Fiction : recent books of recognized merit
- with Agnes L. Perkins
Non Fiction Adult , Children , Teen Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press 1986
Dictionary of American Children's Fiction, 1859-1959 : books of recognized merit
- with Agnes L. Perkins
Non Fiction Adult , Children , Teen Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press 1985
Dusk to Dawn: Poems of Night
- selected by Helen Hill, Agnes Perkins, and Alethea Helbig ; illustrated by Anne Burgess
Poetry Adult , Children , Teen New York : Crowell Publishing 1981
Straight on Till Morning : Poems of the Imaginary World
- with Helen Hill and Agnes L. Perkins
Poetry Adult , Children , Teen New York : Crowell 1977
- A supplement to Dictionary of American Children's Fiction Fiction
Other writings:
- Numerous articles.
Adult
What is the aim or goal of your writing: "To help people see and appreciate the wealth of good literature available for young readers; to improve the quality of writing for young readers; to help people become aware of the fine multi-cultural materials available, particularly about Native Americans."

May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: Yes

Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No

Skills:
Author
Other - Editor

Awards:

Name Date
Dusk to Dawn selected for Saturday Review list of best books.
Dictionary of American Children's Fiction, American Library Association's Outstanding Reference of Year.
Recipient, Eastern Michigan University Distinguished Faculty Award for Research and Publication.
Recipient of Michigan Association of University Governing Boards Outstanding Faculty Award

Inclusion in biographical or critical works:

Name Date
Listings in a number of biographical indexes.

Education:

Degree Institution Location Date
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan, Kansas State University, others
Bachelor of Arts (A.B.); Master of Arts (M.A.) University of Michigan Ann Arbor , MI

Career:

Position Organization Location Date
Professor Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti , MI 1981
Associate Professor Eastern Michigan Univeristy Ypsilanti , MI 1976 -1981
Assistant Professor Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti , MI 1969 -1976
Teacher Ann Arbor Public Schools Ann Arbor , MI 1966
Instructor Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti , MI 1966 -1969
High School Teacher Chelsea , MI 1953 -1954
High School Teacher Manchester , MI 1950 -1952

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