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Peer reviewedThistlethwaite, Linda – Reading Research and Instruction, 1995
Suggests that children's literature, adolescent literature, and holdings in the adult section of the library are valuable resources for beginning and intermediate adult readers. Discusses selecting and enjoying children's literature, relevancy issues, real life reading, key to success, cultural sensitivity, and using children's literature with…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adult Education, Adults, Childrens Literature
Peer reviewedKimmel, Eric A. – Children's Literature in Education, 1982
Suggests recent trends in children's literature have been heavily influenced by the adult reader. (HOD)
Descriptors: Adults, Childhood Needs, Childrens Literature, Influences
Eldredge, J. Lloyd – Academic Therapy, 1988
Two "sacred cows" inherent in reading instruction for disabled readers are rejected: Disabled readers must be taught with simple reading materials, and most teaching time must be spent on reading skills. Two case studies illustrate the teaching of decoding skills and "dyad reading" of books selected by the disabled reader.…
Descriptors: Adults, Case Studies, Decoding (Reading), Difficulty Level
