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Direct linkJones, Trevelyn; Toth, Luann; Charnizon, Marlene; Grabarek, Daryl; Fleishhacker, Joy – School Library Journal, 2008
Of the more than 5000 books reviewed in "School Library Journal's" ("SLJ's") pages in 2008, the 67 books listed in this article stood out as having distinctive voices, singular vision, and/or innovative approaches. They include books for toddlers and preschoolers, terrific picture books and easy readers, and some highly original novels. Fantasy,…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Adolescent Literature, Picture Books, Fantasy
Barnsley, John H. – World Future Society Bulletin, 1984
The visions of the future portrayed by Wells in two of his works, "A Modern Utopia" and "Men Like Gods," reveal much about Wells' gifts and limitations as a futurist. (Author/RM)
Descriptors: Biographies, Futures (of Society), Prediction, Science Fiction
Hood, Susan; Asimov, Isaac – Instructor, 1981
In this interview, author Isaac Asimov discusses science fiction writing, as well as his projections for education and society in the 21st Century. A brief biography of Asimov is appended. (SJL)
Descriptors: Authors, Biographies, Education, Futures (of Society)
Peplow, Michael W. – Crisis, 1979
This article reviews the achievements of Delany as a critic and writer of both science fiction and short stories. His work is examined in the context of his childhood and his educational background. The role of the Black writer in the United States is discussed. (BE)
Descriptors: Authors, Biographies, Black Influences, Black Literature
Heins, Ethel L.; And Others – Horn Book Magazine, 1984
Reviews and recommends recent new publications and rereleases of both fiction and nonfiction works for young children, older adolescents, and adults. Genres include science fiction, mysteries, and biographies. (CRH)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Biographies, Book Reviews, Childrens Literature
Peer reviewedWepner, Shelley B. – Reading Teacher, 1991
Introduces a new column written for the one-computer classroom and offers several perspectives for connecting software applications to trade book reading. Describes eight software packages for extending and enhancing students' reading of different genres: fairy tales, realistic fiction, science fiction, and biography and historical fiction in…
Descriptors: Biographies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Selection, Elementary Education
Ellis, Sarah – Horn Book Magazine, 1984
Describes and reviews the science fiction works of Canadian writer Monica Hughes and discusses how her writing reflects the concerns of Canadian culture. CRH)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Authors, Biographies, Book Reviews
