Discusses several books listing and discussing children's books and selection practices. Most of the lists include annotations. (TO)

Includes Section III, materials for reading students, and Section IV, materials for reading instructors; Sections I and II were published in the Winter 1969 issue (pp. 10-56) and other sections will appear in subsequent issues; to be updated annually. (Editors/RD)

Argues that reading materials should fit the criteria of relevance, interest, and usefulness if children are to get maximum benefits from reading instruction. (FL)

Reviews ERIC documents concerned with the use of comic books in the classroom. (FL)

Examines how vampires appeal to the adolescent's need for identity, power and sexual information, and provides examples from young adult literature. (AEF)

Reviews 33 children's books which stimulate beginning readers. Divides the books into four categories: books that bridge between oral and written language, predictable books, easy-to-read books, and books of special interest to young children. (MG)

Argues that guided reading and discussion of good young-adult literature should be part of English/Language Arts, guidance, and interdisciplinary programs for gifted as well as typical teens. Recommends and describes a list of applicable books. (KEH)

Presents an annotated bibliography of 12 interesting and exciting science fiction and fantasy books for adolescent readers. (KEH)

Describes a program in which groups of middle school and junior high teachers read and discuss popular, best-selling literature, for the purposes of promoting their personal reading and enhancing school faculty camaraderie. (PRA)

Explores the enormous attraction for young readers of series books (such as Nancy Drew, Hardy Boys, and currently "The Baby-Sitters Club"). Discusses what children might learn from such reading, often thought of as pap literature by adults. (SR)

Presents an annotated listing of books about all kinds of heroes for elementary school students. Stories include the young King Arthur; an assertive, baseball-playing heroine who becomes a princess; an older brother dealing with his younger brother; a Christmas story; civil rights icon Rosa Parks; and the cow who jumped over the moon. (SM)

Reasons are given for encouraging adults to read books published for children. (PF)

This publication lists 123 current magazines for children, arranged in alphabetical order. A concise description of each magazine is provided, along with information on target audience, subject, distribution method, editor, publisher, editorial address, ordering address, and how to obtain a sample issue. The publication also contains an…