Presents the concept of bibliotherapy and discusses the value of books--particularly modern fiction and poetry--for helping individuals to cope with death and other personal crises. Several specific titles are recommended for adults. (MES)

Reported is a listing of popular books among children based upon circulation figures analyzed by Dr. Ena Wilson, Supervisor of School Libraries in Detroit, Michigan. (MM)

Discusses the significance for children of fantasy stories. (MM)

Suggests ways in which teachers can use commonplace materials to make reading classes more natural, more creative and more fun. (Editor/PG)

Author discusses her use of a total immersion" approach to reading in a one year curriculum. (NP)

Discusses Miss Hayw ood's life and publications; illustrated. (SW)

A discussion of Science Fiction for young readers. (RY)

Fantasy fiction of the type listed may be used to attract and hold an otherwise reluctant reader. (SP)

All public, private and parochial schools in the city of Baltimore were polled to find out what young adults were reading on their own time for pleasure. The most popular teen titles in each school, as well as the overall top ten titles for the city are given. (NH)

Reports on a survey of the purchasing and reading habits of Lutheran clergy and dramatizes the economic conflicts affecting these habits. (Editor/JB)

Suggests way of introducing books to children and lists resources containing ideas for promoting reading. (RH)

This report by the NCTE Committee recommends books for children in three categories--primary, intermediate, and advanced--and includes a short summary of each book. (JL)

Reviews research findings concerning the recreational reading habits of students in colleges of further education. (FL)