This article presents the results of a study on the experience of the Malaysian secondary school student with Young Adult Literature in the English language classroom. The study aimed to determine the extent to which the Malaysian secondary school student identified with the young adult protagonists and issues in the novels which have been…

Suggests that children's literature, adolescent literature, and holdings in the adult section of the library are valuable resources for beginning and intermediate adult readers. Discusses selecting and enjoying children's literature, relevancy issues, real life reading, key to success, cultural sensitivity, and using children's literature with…

Contends there is a disparity between the humorous books children choose to read and the humorous books adults choose for children to read. Finds this merits attention because research has consistently indicated that humor is children's strongest preference for reading material. Identifies and examines humorous books; finds different choices…