Gives a report on the activities of the ALAN workshop at the 1991 convention of the National Council of Teachers of English. Briefly discusses the activities of 14 young adult authors at the conference who shared the backgrounds for their novels. (HB)

Discusses issues related to the use of gay and lesbian literature in secondary English classes. Describes how one English teacher uses A. M. Homes's novel "Jack" to help students understand the problems faced by homosexuals in today's society. (HB)

Describes young adult novels that may prove to be classics of the genre. Discusses "The "Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier, "The Outsiders" by S. E. Hinton, "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare, and "On Fortune's Wheel" by Cynthia Voight. (HB)

Discusses issues related to the use of gay and lesbian literature in secondary English classes. Provides a 60-item annotated bibliography of texts that might be used in such classes, including both fiction and nonfiction titles. (HB)

Discusses films based on young adult novels and why they are often considered failures. Describes various films about young adults and their problems that have proven to be artistic successes. Gives close attention to film versions of S. E. Hinton's novels and of Robert Cormier's "The Chocolate War." (HB)

Provides a transcript of an interview with young adult novelist Ruth White. Discusses White's methods of writing and publishing, her individual works of fiction, and the influences on her writing career. (HB)

Discusses the gender stereotypes and banal repetitions often prominent in adolescent romance novels. Shows how English teachers can use such books to heighten student awareness of gender roles and sexism. (HB)

Discusses the problems inherent in the teaching of young adult literature courses. Describes a collaborative project designed to allow preservice English teachers access to younger students to get a better idea of student reading interests. (HB)