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Soder, Roger – Phi Delta Kappan, 2004
In this article, the author, Roger Soder, discusses past books he has read throughout the year on his own and with his book club. He also makes suggestions for summer reading selections. He thanks valued and nearby colleagues and friends for blessing him with books of great wisdom throughout the year.
Descriptors: Books, Recreational Reading, Book Reviews, Nonfiction
Phi Delta Kappan, 1996
Suggests several novels for educators' summer reading enjoyment, including classics by Robert Pirsig, Robertson Davies, John Steinbeck, Albert Camus, and Charles Dickens. Educators might also read Alex Kotlowitz's "There Are No Children Here" (Doubleday, 1991) and Sharon Quint's "Schooling Homeless Children" (Teachers College Press, 1994) to gain…
Descriptors: Discussion Groups, Elementary Secondary Education, Nonfiction, Novels
Freedman, Russell – Horn Book Magazine, 1986
Discusses the importance of making nonfiction a pleasure to read. (EL)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Authors, Childrens Literature, Emotional Experience
Gagne, Sarah S. – Horn Book Magazine, 1984
Reviews at length books for younger readers dealing with animals such as hippopottami and opossums. Also reviews books on mosses and plant pathology. (CRH)
Descriptors: Animals, Book Reviews, Botany, Childrens Literature
Maguire, Gregory – Horn Book Magazine, 1984
Highlights current adult books of interest to young adult readers. (CRH)
Descriptors: Adults, History, Instructional Materials, Literary Genres
Lasky, Kathryn – Horn Book Magazine, 1985
Disagrees with the attributes two critics give to nonfiction. Stresses presenting the complexity of the world without analyzing it. (EL)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Childrens Literature, Learning Experience, Literary Criticism
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
Horn Book Magazine, 1984
Describes new editions of classic stories by Kipling and other major authors, as well as works of nonfiction and folklore. (CRH)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Book Reviews, Childrens Literature, Folk Culture
Heins, Ethel L.; And Others – Horn Book Magazine, 1983
Reviews a variety of books, both fiction and nonfiction, for young, intermediate, and older readers. Contains a special section of books with Christmas themes. (FL)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adults, Childhood Interests, Childrens Literature
