This annually revised bibliography lists books on subjects of special interest and appeal to teenagers. Selected by the Committee on Books for Young Adults, which is composed of librarians who work with teenagers in the New York Public Library, the approximately 1,250 titles and brief annotations are arranged under the following main headings:…

Create new interest in reading with an eclectic collection of everyday items. (Editor)

The preparation for a lifetime of reading enjoyment makes children's literature that special something.'' (Author/CB)

The author discusses concerns of today's children and how these concerns are exhibited in the children's literature. (MF)

Notes how some of the author's reading experiences influenced his ideas as an individual and his concerns as a reading professional. (JT)

Contends that unusual and off-beat books can stir student curiosity and put interest back in high school English classes. Discusses 11 such books and explains how they may be used. (FL)

The following advantages of individualized reading are discussed: (1) a wide and varied selection of good children's literature may be used; (2) instruction may be adjusted to the child's interests, rate, skill needs, and optimal mode of perceptual learning; (3) best use of learning time is possible while all children are meaningfully engaged; (4)…

This volume, a companion to "Talk That Book: Booktalks To Promote Reading," presents 263 new booktalks on classics and best sellers that serve a wide range of interests for all ages and reading interests. Usually, booktalking is an oral presentation of 10 or 20 booktalks lasting about 30 minutes; however, this book can also act as a…

Reports a survey of the reading habits of a national sample of 5067 adults designed to determine what is being read--by whom, for how long, and for what reason--and how reading fits into people's daily activities. (TO)

Offers suggestions on teaching using paperbacks and on how to stimulate a student's interest in reading. (TO)

Annotates six adult books of interest to high school readers. (AEA)

Annotates several adult books of interest to high school readers. (FL)

Presents results of 1982 reading interest survey which polled 7,933 teenagers between the ages of 11 and 20. Conducted by the San Francisco Bay Area Young Adult Librarians (BAYA), the survey involved 13 participating public libraries. The top ten favorites in the categories of subjects, titles, and authors are noted. (EJS)

Concludes that high interest reading materials should be included in the reading curriculum since they may allow students to attain higher comprehension levels. (FL)