The Power of Books and Literacy (Young Adult Literature).

Kaywell, Joan F.; Joseph, Rebecca J.

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ERIC Number: EJ568502

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Publication Date: 1998

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The Power of Books and Literacy (Young Adult Literature).

Kaywell, Joan F.; Joseph, Rebecca J.

English Journal, v87 n3 p91-95 Mar 1998

Discusses the power of books and literacy, the power of giving students their own books to take home, and young adult novels in which the importance of books is a major theme. Offers brief descriptions of 27 books (mostly novels) whose stories focus on the power of books and literacy. (SR)

Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Books, Human Dignity, Individual Power, Literacy, Literature Appreciation, Reading Material Selection, Reading Materials, Secondary Education, Self Esteem

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reference Materials - Bibliographies

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Language: English

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Note: Theme: Teaching the Classics: Old Wine, New Bottles.