This feature offers an archive of articles published in other venues during the past year and serves as a valuable tool to readers of "Reading in a Foreign Language" ("RFL"). It treats any topic within the scope of "RFL" and second language reading. The articles are listed in alphabetical order, each with a complete…

Simple, lively, and easy-to-understand science books in Spanish for the very young are the new reality in the publishing world. In contrast to previous years where there has been a wider selection of books for beginning, middle, and advanced readers, today publishers in the United States (with a few exceptions) seem to be concentrating on books…

Intended for use by those conducting research in Spanish literature, this guide lists selected reference materials in literature from Spain, in Spanish, Galician, and Catalan languages. Annotations in the guide are divided into the following sections: (1) General Encyclopedias (1 annotation); (2) Guides to the Literature (4 annotations); (3)…

Intended for use by those conducting research in Hispanic literature, this guide contains annotations of more than 100 reference works. Types of materials included in the guide are (1) encyclopedias; (2) guides to literature and to periodicals; (3) literary dictionaries, handbooks, and biographical sources; (4) book reviews; (5) theses and…

From an amusing introduction to the human body, to adaptations of some of the world's best-loved literature, to exquisite art books and biographies, to poignantly honest fiction, the recently published books in this annotated bibliography will appeal to Spanish-speaking adolescents (or those who wish to practice their Spanish). (Author)

Presents a listing of Spanish-language books for children and adolescents recently published in Mexico, Venezuela, Spain, Colombia, and Argentina. The books are categorized as biography, history, historical fiction, folklore, poetry, religion, fiction, and literature for the very young. (SM)

Twenty-nine items represent the best of the materials in the national ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center) system dealing with library services to migrant and farm worker communities. Publications from 1969 to March 1975 in this specialty area are included. The materials are presented in computer print-out format and include citations…

This annotated bibliography includes 18 titles that appeal to Spanish-speaking teens under the categories of contemporary novels, historical fiction, longtime favorites, health, and myths and legends. A sidebar lists dealers of books in Spanish for children and young adults. (LRW)

Intended to aid teachers, librarians, and others in the selection of Spanish-language books for children in grades K-12, the annotated guide includes books by Hispanic authors which highlight the lifestyle, folklore, heroes, history, fiction, poetry, theatre, and classical literature of Hispanic cultures. Most books included in the guide have been…

Reviews of Spanish language materials, including picture books, legends, novels, poetry, and short stories, for readers age six through young adult. Some of the materials are translations. (RBW)

Argues that recent translations of works into Spanish are a great way to engage Spanish-speaking adolescents in the reading process. Offers brief descriptions of 16 such books that offer appeal for reluctant readers, accessible adventures, books about trendy subjects of interest to adolescents, and engrossing renditions of classics by world…

Spanish-speaking adolescents' interests and tastes in books vary as much as those of their English-speaking counterparts. This annotated bibliography includes brief short stories, realistic novels, an Internet guide, engrossing mysteries, passionate poems, all recently published books available for Spanish-speaking adolescents. (AEF)

Compiled to assist students in studying the literature of Spain and Spanish America, this annotated guide contains brief listings in each of the following categories: bibliographies of bibliographies; histories of literature; dictionaries, literature; encyclopedias; dictionaries, language; biography; bibliographic guides; sources of literary…

Offers guidelines for improving community college library reference collections for Spanish-speaking patrons. Provides an annotated list of basic Spanish-language reference items, including dictionaries, encyclopedias, and other tools. (DMM)

Lists by grade level a number of books that are exemplary of Hispanic cultures and that are good literature as well. (FL)