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Direct linkDanielle E. Sachdeva, Editor; Samantha L. Hull, Editor; Sue C. Kimmel, Editor; Westry A. Whitaker, Editor – IGI Global, 2024
In today's developing view of education, a disquieting trend looms--the erosion of students' right to choose what they read. This erosion, fueled by an alarming surge in censorship attempts, casts a shadow over the very essence of intellectual exploration. Recent years have witnessed an unprecedented number of challenges aimed at restricting…
Descriptors: Intellectual Freedom, Student Rights, Reading, Access to Information
Peer reviewedAfromsky, Ellen; Harwayne, Shelley; Mayer, Pam; Ruzzo, Karen; Siegman, Lisa; Werner, Pat – New Advocate, 1998
Offers brief descriptions of 33 books for children and young readers, including: very short novels worthy of very long conversations; picture books for multicultural collections; books for the youngest students; novels for older readers; and books that encourage readers to appreciate their natural environment. (SR)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Childrens Literature, Conservation (Environment), Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedMarshall, Elizabeth; Rogers, Theresa; Tyson, Cynthia; Enciso, Patricia; Jenkins, Christine; Brown, Jacqueline; Core, Elizabeth; Cordova, Carmen; Robinson, Dwan – New Advocate, 2000
Reviews 24 books that reflect how poets, writers, and illustrators continue to negotiate and enlarge the elusive boundaries of children's literature. Describes one featured book. Presents brief descriptions of books that deal with contemporary social realism and fantasy in young adult novels; picture books that use collage, montage, and gouache;…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, Females
Peer reviewedBeck, Cathy; Nelson-Faulkner, Shari; Pierce, Kathryn Mitchell – Language Arts, 2000
Looks at the characteristics of outstanding historical fiction including its literary qualities and criteria associated with authenticity. Discusses how teachers invite readers to approach their experiences with these novels. Looks at the role of historical fiction in today's classrooms. Presents brief annotations of 25 outstanding works of…
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, Language Arts
Elleman, Barbara – Learning, 1983
Books for children to read during the summer are recommended, including "Learning's" choice of the 10 best new books of the year. Selections range from fairy tales and picture books for very young readers to books suitable for adolescents. (PP)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Books, Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedChatton, Barbara – Journal of Youth Services in Libraries, 1988
Outlines the three desired purposes of bibliotherapy, and discusses possible misuses of the problem novel as therapy for troubled children and adolescents. It is suggested that libraries should utilize bibliotherapy in the broadest sense, not focusing on the problem novel, and guidelines for librarians are provided. (3 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Bibliotherapy, Childhood Needs, Childrens Literature
Peer reviewedJohnson, Dale M.; And Others – Journal of Educational Research, 1984
Relationship between reader preference and protagonist characteristics, specifically sex and age of main characters, was examined. The study asked 2,487 male and 2,366 female students in grades 4 through 10 to rate the degree of importance of protagonist characteristics. (Author/JMK)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Age Differences, Childrens Literature, Elementary School Students
Taxel, Joel – Interchange on Educational Policy, 1981
Textbooks and children's literature tend to mirror society. A study was made of race and class bias in 32 children's novels about the American Revolution published between 1889 and 1976. The treatment of blacks, women, and lower-class groups not only reflects but also perpetuates bias. (JN)
Descriptors: Black Stereotypes, Childhood Attitudes, Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education
Download full textDodson, Anita E.; Hause, Judith B. – 1981
This annotated bibliography cites selected reading materials for all age levels that present aging and the aged realistically with a full range of human behaviors. The listing is meant to serve as a resource to educators who wish to develop positive attitudes in children and in adolescents about the elderly and about themselves. Educators should…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Aging Education, Aging (Individuals), Annotated Bibliographies
