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Peer reviewedOsa, Osayimwense – ALAN Review, 1988
Discusses three "touchstone" young adult books by contemporary Nigerian writers--Jide Oguntoye's TOO COLD FOR COMFORT, Buchi Emecheta's THE BRIDE PRICE, and Agbo Areo's DIRECTOR! (MM)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, African Literature, Contemporary Literature, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedOsa, Osayimwense – Journal of Reading, 1985
Drawing from examples in Nigerian junior novels, explains how didacticism is an integral part of Nigerian juvenile literature. (HOD)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Developing Nations, Didacticism, Fiction
Peer reviewedEtim, James – Journal of Reading, 1993
Analyzes the themes presented in nine selected Nigerian female-authored novels written in English for young adolescents. Examines characterization in these novels to see whether there are elements of sex stereotyping, and discusses the novels' suitability. (SR)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Authors, Books, Characterization
Peer reviewedOsa, Osayimwense – English Journal, 1983
Compares a junior novel from the United States with one from Nigeria--Bette Greene's "Summer of My German Soldier" with Buchi Emecheta's "The Bride Price." Suggests that their similarity can inspire children from a variety of backgrounds to an awareness and appreciation of different cultures. (MM)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Child Development, Comparative Analysis
Direct linkGlasgow, Jacqueline N., Ed.; Rice, Linda J., Ed. – International Reading Association (NJ3), 2007
In today's interconnected and global society, socially responsive learning is an integral part of educational excellence. This book encourages socially responsive learning by showing the reader how to use traditional African folk tales and quality children's books, young adult novels, classic literature, and film media about Africa as the mode for…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Classics (Literature), Novels, Oral Tradition
Peer reviewedEtim, James S. – Journal of Reading, 1988
Highlights the need in Nigeria for equal representation of the sexes in young adult reading materials. (AUTH/ARH)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Content Analysis, Developing Nations, Educational Innovation
