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Peer reviewedConner, John W. – English Journal, 1989
Presents the results of the 1988 Books for Young Adults Poll. Includes the 31 most popular reading choices of Iowa and Illinois high school students. Provides brief summaries and publication information on books in the following categories: contemporary realism; historical fiction; science fiction; nonfiction; and adventure, mystery, suspense. (MM)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Fiction, High Schools, Nonfiction
Gillespie, Margaret C.; Conner, John W. – 1975
Designed for use primarily by students, teachers, and media specialists, this book discusses the relationship between developmental stages of children's growth and the literature that young people find relevant at various stages of their growth. Part 1 "Young People and Their Books," discusses literature and the nature of the child, the nature of…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Books, Childrens Literature, Creative Development
Peer reviewedConner, John W.; And Others – English Journal, 1986
Lists and briefly describes 24 books in several categories chosen by young readers as the best books of 1986. (NKA)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Annotated Bibliographies, Book Reviews
Peer reviewedConner, John W.; And Others – English Journal, 1985
Presents the annual list of reading choices of approximately 350 tenth through twelfth graders from among newly published books. Shows that the most popular category for reading was contemporary realism. (EL)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Educational Research, Individualized Reading, Literature Appreciation
