Section I lists and annotates four published bibliographies (books, pamphlets, periodicals, audiovisuals) and explains availability. Section II lists materials written on an adult level that are not included in section I bibliographies. Section III contains similar materials produced for young adults. Topics include pregnancy, homosexuality, sex…

This annotated bibliography of Canadian literature for children lists 16 nonfiction titles, 11 picture books, and 10 novels. (EA)

This bibliographic essay on notable Australian children's and adolescent literature describes and briefly critiques 16 titles that were published in 1992. (EA)

Considers the authenticity of the works of children's and juvenile authors who write about cultures or sexes other than their own. Examples are provided, including the works of Scott O'Dell, and limitations placed on authors, including minority authors, who are expected to write only from their own experiences are discussed. (36 references) (LRW)

Presents a bibliography of notable children's books, best books for young adults, and recommended books for reluctant young adult readers compiled by the Association for Library Services to Children (ALSC) and the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). A total of 236 titles are listed. (EA)

Lists the American Library Association's 1995 guide to the best children's books and young adult literature, and recommends more than 380 books, 24 videos and films, and 7 computer software programs for all reading skills and age levels. A sidebar includes information on 1994 and 1995 Newbery and Caldecott award winners. (JKP)

This annotated bibliography of recommended children's fiction and non-fiction about adoption lists 35 titles published since 1992. Only books that depict adoption accurately and use positive adoption language are included. (PEN)

Examines how vampires appeal to the adolescent's need for identity, power and sexual information, and provides examples from young adult literature. (AEF)

The feature articles in this journal issue deal with various aspects of Canadian literature. The articles include: (1) a discussion of who's who and what's what in Canadian literature; (2) reviews of worthwhile but overlooked Canadian children's literature; (3) a list of resource guides to Canadian literature and a short quiz over famous first…

Discusses the issues surrounding children's series books and argues the need for children to read more quality literature. Highlights include commercial successes; reasons for their popularity, including the comfort of easy reading and stereotypical characters, social appeal, and fulfillment of childhood needs; marketing; and the difficult…

Includes materials selection guidelines and a bibliography for a core collection of books containing appropriate Asian and Asian-American images for school library resource centers. The bibliography lists 80 children's books, arranged by age group and by 11 nationalities. The majority of the books reflect Chinese and Japanese cultures. (KRN)

Annotated bibliography covers children's and adolescent fiction and nonfiction on the topic of adoption published since 1988. Brief content descriptions and indications of age appropriateness are given for 35 books. Books dealing with transracial adoption are starred. (KRN)

Presents a bibliography of the best children's and young adult books that was compiled by various divisions of the ALA (American Library Association). Highlights include books for reluctant young adult readers, Newbery and Caldecott Award winners, computer software, films and videos, and children's and young adult's own choices. (LRW)

Reviews 1994 Canadian publications for elementary and secondary audiences and presents an annotated list of 43 nonfiction, fiction, and picture books with specific age recommendations. (JKP)

Discussion of young adult (YA) literature and its "political correctness" argues that YA books should be judged not on their moral content, but on the quality of the writing and the realistic portrayal of adolescence; and that good YA books do not portray a politically correct world, but a real world with real characters. (LAE)