1. Monica Diaz & Nicole Botruff
GENRE PRESENTATION
Monica Diaz & Nicole Botruff

2. Realistic Fiction

3. Characteristics of Realistic Fiction:

4. Characteristics of Realistic Fiction:
Factual realism: When using real places or details, the information should be accurate.
Situational realism: challenges or circumstances are possible and likely for that age and social class.
Emotional realism: believable relationships and feelings
Social realism: honest portrayal of society and its present condition

5. How to Evaluate and Select Realistic Fiction
Characters that are well rounded and true to self
Addresses challenges, hopes, and fears that are relatable
Sensitive to all people
Exposes various aspects of the human nature
“Realistic fiction literature can help build a bigger person. It can build a bigger world.”
-Jacqueline Woodson

6. References
Brown, Carol, and Carl M. Tomlinson. "Realistic Fiction." Essentials of Children's Literature. 7th ed. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, Print.
Bucher, Katherine Toth, and M. Lee Manning. Young Adult Literature: Exploration, Evaluation, and Appreciation. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson Education, Print.
Manning, M.L. "Characteristics of Good Realistic Fiction." Characteristics of Good Realistic Fiction. Education.com. Web. 7 Nov
"Realistic Fiction: Bringing Words to Life." Teaching Channel. Web. 7 Nov

7. Read & Review Here are some of our recommendations
of Realistic Fiction titles.
We encourage you to borrow them from your local library!

8. Book Example
Drama
by Raina Telgemeier

9. Book List Bippity Bop Barbershop by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley
Sophie’s Bucket by Catherine Stock
The Friend by Sarah Stewart
The Quiet Place by Sarah Stewart
The Sandwich Swap by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah & Kelly DiPucchio
Too Many Mangos by Tammy Paikai
To Market, To Market by Nikki McClure
Miss Malarkey Leaves No Reader Behind by Judy Finchler & Kevin O’Malley
On Mother’s Lap / En las Piernas de Mama by Ann Herbert Scott

10. Realistic Fiction
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