A One Book program called "Building a Community of Readers" encourages reading and discussion of a book in a casual setting and not as an assignment to earn a grade. Some suggestions are provided that would help in establishing such a program and encourage a community-wide participation that includes choosing the book, choosing the committee,…

Discusses the renewed importance of retail sales in the children's book market and the emergence of three kinds of children's books: lavishly illustrated picture books, novels by brand name authors, and imaginative merchandise books. Discusses how children's books reach institutional and retail markets. (EL)

A proprietor of a children's bookshop describes the unique characteristics paperbacks possess for motivating children's interest in reading. (MKM)

Describes how the author was shaped by his reading experiences as a boy and young man. Suggests some of the values literature holds for individuals in various circumstances and urges that teachers work to match books to individual students and their needs and interests. (TJ)

This book presents an informal history of books and reading, beginning with the first clay tablets and continuing on to the latest novels. The history recounted in the book reveals the power books have always had to delight and entertain, and to enlighten, educate, and "raise possibilities." But the story of reading also contains many…

Intended for those involved in the production and use of children's books, this report calls attention to the need to create more and better books for and about handicapped children to help them overcome some of the barriers of isolation and loneliness that often separate them from their peers and condemn them to marginal lives outside the…

Describes how a love of reading paperbacks led to a love of literature and makes a plea for quality children's paperback books. (MKM)

Lists books published for children in 1985 that are either unique in their language or style, deal explicitly with language, or invite child response or participation. (FL)

Recounts the experiences of a bookseller in dealing with children's books, including what strategies increase sales, how mothers and fathers choose children's books differently, and giving book talks at parents' nights at preschool schools. (NKA)

Annotates 112 books selected by children as the best of those published in l986. (FL)

Born of a high school English teacher's frustration with his students' attitudes about books, this book presents, verbatim, nearly 50 letters sent to the teacher in response to his letter to the editor of the "San Francisco Chronicle" asking readers to write about their experiences with books and the role that books and literature played in their…

As part of the Center for the Book's Viewpoint Series, this booklet considers the impact of books on history and civilization and their influence on personal life as well. Beginning with a preface by John Y. Cole, Executive Director of the Center for the Book, the booklet discusses writer Robert B. Down's favorite childhood books and his interest…

Reviews the title book and comments on Jarrell's use of language and themes, and his concern with the physical layout of the book. (EL)

Cites literature for gay young adults that includes positive homosexual role models and attempts to provide answers for the confused teen. (CRH)

Noting that the technological revolution in book production has led to more effective means of distribution and increased the number and variety of reading materials available in the world, this report examines several issues connected with the international circulation of books. Following a brief introduction to the subject, the various sections…