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Cart, Michael – School Library Journal, 1999
Presents an interview with science-fiction writer and 1999 winner of the Margaret A. Edwards Award, Anne McCaffrey. Discusses other awards and honors, how science fiction has changed in 30 years, inspiration for characters, writing for young adults, discovery of science fiction, research, writing habits and dealing with writer's block, and the…
Descriptors: Authors, Awards, Background, Characterization
Peer reviewedFarrelly, James P. – Journal of General Education, 1981
Perceives utopia as the quest for the promised land. Proposes such quests derive from Moses delivering his people from captivity to a new place on earth. Cites true fictional accounts enjoining the need to strive for perfection and search for a site to build a perfect society (Editor/DMM)
Descriptors: Ancient History, Aspiration, Autobiographies, Biblical Literature
Peer reviewedJenkins, Sue – Children's Literature in Education, 1985
Discusses how "The Earthsea Trilogy" by Ursula LeGuin embodies her peculiar vision of awareness of the processes of human maturation in terms derived from the philosophies of Carl Jung and Tao. (HOD)
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescent Literature, Characterization, Fantasy
Heins, Ethel L.; And Others – Horn Book Magazine, 1984
Reviews and recommends recent new publications and rereleases of both fiction and nonfiction works for young children, older adolescents, and adults. Genres include science fiction, mysteries, and biographies. (CRH)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Biographies, Book Reviews, Childrens Literature
Peer reviewedSchon, Isabel – Reading Teacher, 1982
Describes children's literature suitable for young Hispanic students as well as English-speaking readers who want to learn Spanish. (FL)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Childrens Literature, Cultural Awareness, Elementary Education
Fireside, Bryna J. – Horn Book Magazine, 1986
Shows how writers and publishers of young adult books are beginning to respond to the issues of nuclear war and the arms race. (EL)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Content Analysis, Fiction, Futures (of Society)
