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Peer reviewedGrove, Barry – English Journal, 1982
Examines the reasons why so many people have preconceptions about how much "truth" is in fiction. Notes the effects of believing that authors base their fiction primarily on personal, "true-to-life" experiences. (RL)
Descriptors: Advertising, Authors, Fiction, Literary Criticism
Tucker, Nicholas – Horn Book Magazine, 1982
Discusses G. K. Chesterton's views on children's literature and the importance of children reading for enjoyment. (AEA)
Descriptors: Authors, Books, Childhood Attitudes, Childhood Interests
Peer reviewedEllis, W. Geiger, Ed. – The ALAN Review, 1984
Intended for the junior high school or secondary school English teacher, the articles and features in this journal focus on young adult literatue and the adolescent audience. The first article, Zibby Oneal's "Writing for Adolescents: Pleasures and Problems," describes the responsibilities of authors of adolescent fiction, while the second article,…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Audiences, Authors, Bibliographies
Peer reviewedSewell, Ernestine P., Ed. – English in Texas, 1981
The major articles in this journal issue deal with various aspects of young adult literature. Specific topics covered in the articles are (1) questions worth asking students about young adult novels, (2) the five major functions of adolescent literature in high school literature programs, (3) Southwestern literature for adolescents, (4) teaching…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Authors, Classroom Techniques, Literary Criticism
Donelson, Kenneth L.; Nilsen, Alleen Pace – 1980
Defining young adult literature to include any book freely chosen for reading by a person between the ages of 12 and 20, this book is intended to help educate professionals in related fields about the growing body of such literature. The first section of the book provides an introduction to young adult literature, including a discussion of the…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Authors, English Instruction
