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Peer reviewedCarter, Linda Purdy – Clearing House, 1998
Describes how sports literature provides an effective means for combating negative attitudes toward reading. Discusses the use of current sports news, relevant stories, poetry, and videotaped programs as texts. Notes that sports writing and fiction provide excellent opportunities for bibliotherapy, as students reevaluate their attitudes and…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Athletics, Bibliotherapy, Books
