Experience has shown that when library procedures are simplified to the operational needs of its users, children look forward to their weekly library hour with anticipation -- and read with pleasure. (Authors)

An inventory test, simply constructed of book jackets, given at the beginning of a school year, may aid the teacher in determining the reading interests of children. (JH)

Presents the judges' guidelines and their evaluation of three of the books selected for the 1972 Children's Book Showcase. (TO)

Discusses several sources that deal with the affective development of children via reading and literature. (TO)

The habit of reading books by authors one has read previously is a fairly widespread one. (JH)

Teachers of reading must fully appreciate the two concepts of reading: (1) a skill acquired only through formal reading instruction, and (2) the result of a natural emergence of language development. (Author/MB)

A picture inventory is a useful means of determining reading interests of children in the intermediate grades. (JH)

Using children's books about death as examples, suggests that perhaps we push children too quickly through the developmental tasks of childhood and that more research into the maturation process is needed before we succumb completely to "reality" teaching. (TO)

Describes a multi-media individualized approach to reading instruction for non-English-speaking children of Filipino descent in an Hawaii elementary school. (TO)

A program based on the use of printed materials available in the community was successful in improving language skills and student attitudes. (JH)

Some communities have been successful in removing textbooks containing sexist and racist stereotypes.

Literary quality in children's books should be encouraged by stressing literary taste, discrimination and language awareness. (JH)

The first grade study suggested that books that interest inner city children interest suburban children. (JH)