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This tree map is a great tool to compare and contrast different genres! This treemap helps you to see what makes each genre unique and exciting!

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Form of literature that describes imaginary people, events, and places

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Form of literature that describes factual people, events, and places

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Branch of fiction that includes magical elements

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Can be defined as a representation of reality.

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This genre is about people, historical or political figures, sports figures, media artists, visual artists, and musicians. Biographies are written in various formats. Likewise, to informational books, this genre must be authentic and accurate. Characteristics of biographies include extensive research on the person from multiple sources, illustrations to connect the reader to the person's life, work, and personality, and realistic portrayal of the person. Some examples of biographies include autobiographies and memoirs, picture books, and complete biographies (Young et al., 2019).

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The genre must consider the five A’s. In summary, the author must have authority/competence on the writing topic; the content must be factual, making complex concepts easily digestible to the young reader; use a variety of narrative devices like alliteration, similes, and metaphors; and strong visuals to go with the information (Young et al., 2019). Informational genre texts include Encyclopedia, All About...Books, photo essays, life-cycle books, and informational books in content areas ( science, social studies, math, music, & arts) (Barone, 2010).

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This genre is rooted in tradition, telling the story of ancient practices, magic, talking animals, and stories traditionally passed down orally. Characteristics of the genre include orally passed down, repeated patterns or elements, settings in the distant past, and archetype characters. Subgenres of folklore include folktales, tall tales, fables, myths, and legends. (Young et al., 2019).

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Modern fantasy story elements violate our known world's natural, physical laws. Characteristics of fantasy include magic, other worlds, good vs. evil, story themes, heroism, and magical props (wands, flying carpets, etc) (Young et al., 2019).

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This genre is very unique. This genre tows the line between fiction and reality. Typically, the author will create a fictional main character embedded in a historically accurate setting (time, event, etc). Characteristics of this genre include historically accurate content, multiple perspectives throughout the book, and language that is reflective of the time, to name a few. The author must create a solid young lead character in children's literature so the reader can connect with the book's content and the reference to the time frame (Young et al., 2019).

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This genre tells a story that did not happen but could've happened. Furthermore, readers in this genre can often connect through the character's life. This genre is deeply rooted in a child's snapshot of its current-day society. The author typically discusses topics such as inner-city survival, drug usage, teen suicide, gang life, AIDS, eating disorders, sexual assault, self-mutilation, racism, terrorism, and sexuality and sexual identities (Young et al., 2019).

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Science fiction is based on scientific possibilities and how these might affect societies. Furthermore, Sci-Fi contains the six elements of fantasy. Specific story elements of Sci-Fi include imaginative and futuristic concepts like advanced science and technology, space, time travel, parallel universes, and aliens (Young et al., 2019).