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Young Adult Books: Stalking the Teen.
Strasser, Todd – Horn Book Magazine, 1986
An author of young adult literature discusses the methods he uses to "research" his books. (FL)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Authors, Fiction
Young Adult Books: Childhood Terror.
Rochman, Hazel – Horn Book Magazine, 1985
Refutes the myth that young adults won't read about protagonists younger than themselves. Describes novels from which adolescents can benefit that contain candid treatment of the loss of innocence, the search for home, and the complexities of independence, love, and self-knowledge. (EL)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Characterization, Fiction, Literature Appreciation
News from the North.
Ellis, Sarah – Horn Book Magazine, 1985
Discusses juvenile family novels, such as Betty Waterton's "Quincy Rumpel," Sue Ann Alderson's "The Not Impossible Summer," and Jean Little's "Mama's Going to Buy You a Mockingbird." (EL)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, Fiction, Literature Appreciation
Outlook Tower.
Cosgrave, Mary Silva – Horn Book Magazine, 1983
Annotates six adult books of interest to high school readers. (AEA)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adults, Fiction, Literature
A Need for Heroes.
Hunter, Mollie – Horn Book Magazine, 1983
An author of children's literature argues for the need for more heroes in works for young people. (FL)
Descriptors: Authors, Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, Fantasy
Outlook Tower.
Cosgrave, Mary Silva – Horn Book Magazine, 1983
Annotates several adult books of interest to high school readers. (FL)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adults, Fiction, Literature
Chesterton and Children's Reading.
Tucker, Nicholas – Horn Book Magazine, 1982
Discusses G. K. Chesterton's views on children's literature and the importance of children reading for enjoyment. (AEA)
Descriptors: Authors, Books, Childhood Attitudes, Childhood Interests
The Tribulations of a Trilogy.
O'Dell, Scott – Horn Book Magazine, 1982
An author of young adult literature describes the difficulties confronted in writing the third novel in a trilogy and suggests that, for children, the historical novel can be a signpost between the fixed, always relevant, past and the changing present. (AEA)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Authors, Childhood Attitudes, Creative Writing
Fall Booklist.
Heins, Ethel L.; And Others – Horn Book Magazine, 1983
Lists and annotates new books for children and adults arranged according to the following categories: picture books; stories for younger, intermediate, and older readers; poetry; nonfiction; and books of interest to adults. (AEA)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, Fiction
Outlook Tower.
Cosgrave, Mary Silva – Horn Book Magazine, 1983
Highlights five current adult books of interest to high school readers. (AEA)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Book Reviews, Books, Fiction
Outlook Tower.
Cosgrave, Mary Silva – Horn Book Magazine, 1983
Annotates six adult books of interest to high school students. Book subjects include Martha's Vineyard, growing up in the Great Depression, feral cats, and World War II. (FL)
Descriptors: Adults, Animals, Annotated Bibliographies, Autobiographies
Late Winter Booklist.
Heins, Ethel L.; And Others – Horn Book Magazine, 1983
Annotates recent materials for younger, intermediate, and older readers. Includes picture books, fiction, nonfiction, paperbacks, poetry, and children's books of special interest to adults. Also annotates one film. (FL)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adults, Annotated Bibliographies, Audiovisual Aids