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Heine, Pat; Inkster, Christine; Kazemek, Frank; Williams, Sandra; Raschke, Sylvia; Stevens, Della – Language Arts, 1999
Shares the authors' criteria for evaluating female characters as positive role models in children's literature. Explores the criteria by examining "The Ballad of Lucy Wipple" (Karen Cushman). Discusses other recently published picture books and novels which feature strong females in history, in contemporary times, and in fantasy. (SR)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, Females
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Willoughby-Herb, Sara J.; Herb, Steven L. – Catholic Library World, 1994
Discussion of children in single-parent families focuses on contributions fathers make to children's development; proposes a model for viewing fathers' roles in literacy; and suggests programs for libraries and schools to involve fathers and compensate for fathers' absences, including a bibliography of children's literature with positive male role…
Descriptors: Child Development, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Fathers
Bach, Irving E., Ed. – 1982
This handbook is designed to help counselors meet the career development and counseling needs of limited English-proficient (LEP) students. Addressed in the individual sections of the guide are the following topics: self-awareness and socialization; placement guidelines (the initial interview, student assessment, scheduling and orientation, and…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Bilingual Instructional Materials, Career Awareness, Career Counseling