Information concerning the reading interests of gifted students in a secondary school composed only of students of above average intelligence is provided in this study. Specific areas discussed are: subject areas for which the students expressed like, dislike, or indifference; growth and change of reading preferences; students' responses to…

Recognizing the relationship between interests and tastes that exists in the reading selection process, studies concerning either interests or tastes or a combination of both are included in this bibliography. However, taste as an inherent factor in the selection process was rarely treated in the research. The major concern was an emphasis on…

Describes a study designed to assess students' reading maturity, involving such factors as achievement, interests, attitudes, and leisure reading habits. (MKM)

Discusses a study in which analyses of a set of data relating to the reading achievement of 202 second-grade children showed that both IQ and the amount of reading activity had significant influence on reading ability (as measured by a standardized test). (JM)

Describes "story drama," a technique in which the texts of stories or novels are presented as plays, and shows how it can be used to teach content areas in elementary grades. (ARH)

A daily 20-minute period was established during which deaf students (ages 5-10) and their teachers engaged in sustained silent reading. Despite some initial difficulties in obtaining compliance among both students and teachers, students have begun to spend more time on a single book and are more willing to reread books. (VW)

Disagrees with the attributes two critics give to nonfiction. Stresses presenting the complexity of the world without analyzing it. (EL)

Seven well-known people describe their early experiences with books and reading and tell how they became avid readers. (MD)

Describes a behavior modification program aimed at encouraging students to increase the frequency of leisure reading done at home. (EL)

Explores the literary connection between writers and readers by offering examples from the work of the writers and the responses of their readers. (HOD)

Argues the importance of including good literature in elementary and secondary school curricula and the need to fight against watered down versions of texts. (FL)

Offers suggestions for use by parents and teachers to encourage children to read for pleasure. (FL)

Describes the text and the suitability of recent books that deal with the subjects of eagles, insect's bodies, geology, human anatomy, and redwoods. (CRH)

This farewell column reviews the form of fiction that dominates children's literature--the short story. Explains why the column's author is giving it up to pursue his own writing. (CRH)

Describes the advantages of presenting students with novels designed for them and notes some recommended works with which students can be successful. (CRH)