Because of the short life expectancy of recent books for adolescents, the author recommends examining the field in terms of its history and also calls for learning more about teenage books in general and teaching criteria for judging works. (CRH)

Lists 1975-1976 books which are of interest to the older adolescent and reflect several noticeable reading trends. (DD)

Considers some of the satisfactions readers find in literature and suggests that teachers initially just share their students' involvement with literature and later begin to teach about literature. (TO)

Reports the results of research into reading interests of 16- to 19-year-old students. Reveals that adventure books rank highest with this group. (JL)

An annotated list of 29 books chosen by 16- to 19-year-olds from over 400 newly-published books. (DD)

Provides a list of more than 100 titles of young adult books which beginning English teachers should read, describes the stages of adolescent reading, and urges teachers to present literature as a vision of life. (DD)

This second revised edition of a guide to books for adolescents is designed for use by parents, teachers, and librarians and has been rewritten to reflect the most recent developments in education and society. New chapters discuss reading rights or censorship, drama, literature by and about women, and science fiction and fantasy. Other chapters…