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Moral Choices in Literature (Books in the Classroom).
Lepman-Logan, Claudia – Horn Book Magazine, 1989
Describes several books for junior high school students which focus on moral choices. Asserts that books with moral choices that have no clear-cut solutions will stimulate classroom discussion. (MM)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Junior High Schools, Moral Values, Reading Material Selection
How to Tell a Sheep from a Goat--And Why It Matters.
Hill, Helen M. – Horn Book Magazine, 1979
Analyzes several poems to show that many poems for children reflect faulty techniques, concepts, language usage, rhythms, rhymes, and imagery; argues that no poem is good enough for children that is not good enough for adults. (GT)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Poetry
The Courage of Our Convictions.
Horn Book Magazine, 1987
Explains how reviewers for "Horn Book" determine which books will be designated "especially worthy of attention." (FL)
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Books, Childrens Literature, Evaluation Criteria
News from the North.
Ellis, Sarah – Horn Book Magazine, 1987
Discusses M. Landsberg's "Guide to Children's Books," which contains her thoughts about 350 children's books. (FL)
Descriptors: Books, Childhood Attitudes, Childrens Literature, Libraries
Musings.
Hale, Robert D. – Horn Book Magazine, 1987
Discusses the element of risk in buying and recommending children's books for others to buy. Argues that adults should be willing to take that risk. (FL)
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Evaluation Criteria, Literary Criticism
Outlook Tower.
Cosgrave, Mary Silva – Horn Book Magazine, 1982
Highlights six current adult books of interest to high school readers. (HOD)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Book Reviews, Literature, Reading Interests
Outlook Tower.
Cosgrave, Mary Silva – Horn Book Magazine, 1983
Highlights seven current adult books of interest to high school readers. (AEA)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Book Reviews, Books, Literature
Outlook Tower.
Cosgrave, Mary Silva – Horn Book Magazine, 1982
Highlights eight current adult books of interest to high school readers. (AEA)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Book Reviews, Books, Literature
A Publisher's Perspective.
Giblin, James Gross – Horn Book Magazine, 1987
Discusses recent nonfiction books for young readers. (FL)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Books, Childrens Literature, Literary Criticism
Booktalking: Going Global.
Rochman, Hazel – Horn Book Magazine, 1989
Describes several books for middle and junior high school readers which are set in other countries. Asserts that by reading about the diversity of other people, students can extend their view of themselves. (MM)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Cultural Differences, Foreign Countries, Junior High Schools
A Challenge to Young--and Old--Adults.
Heins, Ethel L. – Horn Book Magazine, 1984
Discusses the problem of aliterate people, or those who can read but won't, and suggests that teachers must be aware of good adolescent literature to foster reading habits in students, rather than forcing them to read classics they are not mature enough to understand. (CRH)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Editorials, Literary Genres, Literature Appreciation
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
Young Adult Books.
Epstein, Connie C. – Horn Book Magazine, 1987
Poses the question of why coming-of-age stories about girls are usually published as juveniles while those about boys originate on adult book lists. Challenges the conventional wisdom on how best to market young adult literature. (FL)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Books, Characterization, Females
Books in the Classroom.
Cullinan, Bernice E. – Horn Book Magazine, 1986
Argues the importance of including good literature in elementary and secondary school curricula and the need to fight against watered down versions of texts. (FL)
Descriptors: Books, Censorship, Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education
Fall Booklist.
Heins, Ethel L.; And Others – Horn Book Magazine, 1982
Offers an annotated list of books recommended for young readers (ages six to eight), intermediate readers (ages nine to twelve), and older readers (ages twelve through young adult). (HOD)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, Book Reviews, Childrens Literature
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