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The Challenge and an Invitation
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Kohn, Alfie – Knowledge Quest, 2009
The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) "Standards for the 21st-Century Learner" is filled with objectives that are mostly unobjectionable--and that would have been just as applicable in the twentieth century. Who, after all, would oppose the idea of "organizing knowledge so it's useful"? Who's going to deny the value of effective…
Descriptors: Information Literacy, School Libraries, Children, Reading Instruction
Why Johnny (and Jane) Read Whodunits in Series.
Moran, Barbara B.; Steinfirst, Susan – School Library Journal, 1985
Reviews series mysteries for children and adolescents in two categories: mysteries for girls ("Nancy Drew,""Doris Fein") and mysteries for boys ("Hardy Boys,""Race against Time"). Characters and plots, appeal of the series, and series books and adolescents are discussed. Eight sources are given. (EJS)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Children, Childrens Literature
In Defense of Kids and Their Books.
Dysart, Brent – Journal of Outdoor Education, 1985
Examines the lack of information about how children evaluate what they read and why they select particular reading materials. Offers approaches to understanding reading preferences and ways to encourage evaluative skills. Suggests six criteria for selecting good children's literature and ideas about using children's magazines to help express…
Descriptors: Childhood Interests, Children, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education
Reading But Not Literate: The ChildRead Survey.
Burgess, Susan A. – School Library Journal, 1985
This study collected data via a three-page questionnaire administered to active readers 8 to 12 years old and half-hour taped interviews. Questionnaire findings (general information, interests, recent reading, information network), interview findings (book experience, reading taste, libraries, help in reading material selection, lists, reviews,…
Descriptors: Children, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Independent Reading
Adolescents, Literature, and Work with Youth.
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Weiner, J. Pamela, Ed.; Stein, Ruth M., Ed. – Child and Youth Services, 1985
The 14 articles in this theme issue are divided into five categories: Youth and Literature--Issues and Opportunities; Portrayals of Children and Youth in Literature; Youth and Their Parents in Literature; Death and Bereavement in Young People's Literature; and Epilogue. The final section focuses on Literature and Youth Development--Implications…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescent Literature, Bibliotherapy, Censorship
Gender Gap in the Library: Different Choices for Girls and Boys.
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Childress, Glenda T. – Top of the News, 1985
Describes observations of recreational reading material selection by kindergarten and first-grade boys and girls. Discussion covers gender-related preferences in choices of recreational library materials, fiction and non-fiction choices, flexibility in reading choices, and gender roles. Observations made in 1983 and 1984 are appended. Five sources…
Descriptors: Children, Comparative Analysis, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students
The Elementary School Library Collection: A Guide to Books and Other Media, Phases 1-2-3. 20th Edition.
Homa, Linda L., Ed.; And Others – 1996
This collection development aid lists more than 10,000 titles of children's materials available in a variety of formats (in addition to print materials, the guide also includes sound recordings, video cassettes, microcomputer software programs, CD-ROM products, and videodiscs). This 20th anniversary edition contains several special features,…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Books, Children, Childrens Literature