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Peer reviewedCrowe, Chris – English Journal, 1999
Expresses a wish that more young adult novels would include strong fathers in their storylines, arguing that this might help boys be more thoughtful about their fathers and about the role and important attributes of fatherhood. Offers examples of such figures in several young adult books. Also offers brief descriptions of 11 new or overlooked…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Fathers, Parent Role, Reading Material Selection
Peer reviewedMontgomery-Aaron, Patricia – Childhood Education, 1986
Argues that by introducing young children to books that portray parents in positive images, teachers can provide a source from which children can view the world positively. Includes suggestions for selecting books that portray parents. (HOD)
Descriptors: Characterization, Childhood Needs, Childrens Literature, Concept Formation
Peer reviewedRhodes, Lynn K.; Hill, Mary W. – Reading Teacher, 1985
Provides sources of aid and encouragement for parents of children of all ages who want to help their children develop positive attitudes toward reading and sharpen their reading skills. (FL)
Descriptors: Child Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Language Acquisition
Peer reviewedMatthews, Charles E. – Journal of Reading, 1987
Argues that reading aloud to teenagers can provide some of the same benefits that lap reading gives to younger children. (FL)
Descriptors: Listening Skills, Oral Reading, Parent Role, Reading Aloud to Others
Peer reviewedClary, Linda Mixon; Smith, Susan Jeter – Reading Teacher, 1986
Describes one statewide process of basal series selection and outlines the concerns of eight groups involved in the process. (FL)
Descriptors: Basal Reading, Board of Education Role, Elementary Education, Evaluation Criteria
