Presents brief descriptions of 39 illustrated children's books that deal with questions about identity, organizing them according to: sense of self, sense of family, sense of change within self, sense of place, and sense of culture. (SR)

Reading aloud makes important contributions to young children's literacy development, but some methods of reading aloud are much more beneficial than others. Researchers have investigated ways to make read-aloud sessions more meaningful for children, and several methods have emerged as particularly effective. This article examines the role of…

Discusses several questions which should be considered before purchasing new materials for the reading program. (JM)

Reviews several new easy-to-read books for beginning readers. (FL)

Responds to doubts raised in the preceding article about the author's readability graph. Defends the orthodoxy of the procedures used to develop the graph and presents data showing that it correlates quite well with the other formulas on first- and second-grade materials and is just a little high on third- grade materials. (ET)

Describes "Bookmatch," a computer program that attempts to match children with just the right book. (FL)

Suggests ways reading teachers can keep up with new children's books, obtain books, and motivate students to read. (DD)

Notes that whole volumes have been written on how to use nonfiction literature to teach reading and writing. Emphasizes three areas where science books especially shine: storytelling, organization, and voice. Discusses advantages of science books. (SG)

Presents brief annotations of 44 children's books, organized in five groupings: Creatures and Characters, Time Periods, Curricular Connections, Cultures, and Nonsense and Such. (SR)

Describes three patterns of literature-based reading instruction blending different aspects of instructional format and literature selection: teacher-selected literature in teacher-led groups; teacher-and student-selected literature in teacher- and student-led small groups; and student-selected literature read independently. Emphasizes combining…

Presents brief descriptions of 35 recently published children's books of all genres from Australia and Canada. (SR)

Offers guidelines for book selection that reflect an awareness of cultural diversity. Discusses 19 books with accurate and sensitive depictions of Asian Americans. (SR)

Announces the list of newly published books chosen by 10,000 children from 5 different regions of the United States. Provides an annotated list of 111 books in the following categories: all ages, beginning independent reading, younger readers, middle grades, and older readers. (MG)

Presents brief annotations of 100 children's books published in 1998 and voted by children as the books they liked best in the categories of beginning, young, intermediate, and advanced readers. Offers tips for parents, primary caregivers, and educators regarding book activities. (SR)