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Peer reviewedGrove, Barry – English Journal, 1982
Examines the reasons why so many people have preconceptions about how much "truth" is in fiction. Notes the effects of believing that authors base their fiction primarily on personal, "true-to-life" experiences. (RL)
Descriptors: Advertising, Authors, Fiction, Literary Criticism
Peer reviewedMeaker, Marijane – ALAN Review, 1989
Describes the background to some books written by the author, and discusses her desire to motivate those adolescents who do not usually read to read her books. Expresses a desire to write quality books that will win adolescents over to reading. (MG)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Authors, Fiction
Peer reviewedRobinson, Richard D. – Reading Horizons, 1980
Provides selected quotations about reading from great writers of the past (MKM)
Descriptors: Authors, Elementary Secondary Education, Lifelong Learning, Reading
Peer reviewedRedmond, Judith K. – English Journal, 1982
Offers reasons why popular literature, such as the work of Judy Blume, and the literary "classics" do not keep adolescents interested in literature and reading. Suggests several authors and books that are especially suited to the reading needs of young adults. (RL)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Authors, Literary Styles
Download full textHuck, Charlotte S., Ed.; And Others – Theory into Practice, 1982
The articles in this special journal issue focusing on children's literature were drawn from papers presented at the Conference on Children's Literature held in 1982 at The Ohio State University. The first section contains articles that address the question "What makes a good children's book?" The question is approached from a historical…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Authors, Childhood Attitudes, Childrens Literature
Rock, Victoria, Ed. – 1986
Conceived as a twentieth anniversary tribute to the Reading Is Fundamental Program, this book contains a varied collection of stories, poems, and drawings by some of America's most famous authors and artists of books for children, relating real and imaginary childhood memories that celebrate the joys of reading and the magic of children's…
Descriptors: Artists, Authors, Childhood Interests, Childrens Literature
Abrahamson, Richard F.; Carter, Betty – Book Links, 1998
Provides a descriptive bibliography of titles that show the significant role books play in a young person's existence. Includes a letter excerpted from "Dear Author" magazine, from a 14-year old to "Charlotte's Web" author E.B. White telling how the book changed her life. (AEF)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Annotated Bibliographies, Authors
Fronius, Sandra K. – 1993
The purpose of this study was to determine the reading interests of the young adult participants in the summer reading program at Medina County District Library (Ohio). Findings were compared to research done in other locations and to current bibliographies of recommended reading for young adults. The study looked at a systematic sample of reader…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Authors, Library Services
Peer reviewedSewell, Ernestine P., Ed. – English in Texas, 1981
The major articles in this journal issue deal with various aspects of young adult literature. Specific topics covered in the articles are (1) questions worth asking students about young adult novels, (2) the five major functions of adolescent literature in high school literature programs, (3) Southwestern literature for adolescents, (4) teaching…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Authors, Classroom Techniques, Literary Criticism
