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| Journal of Reading | 86 |
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| Alfonso, Regina | 3 |
| Gentile, Lance M. | 3 |
| Schon, Isabel | 3 |
| McMillan, Merna M. | 2 |
| Osa, Osayimwense | 2 |
| Pribic, Rado | 2 |
| Abrahamson, Richard F. | 1 |
| Asher, Sandy | 1 |
| Atwell, Margaret A. | 1 |
| Auten, Anne | 1 |
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Peer reviewedGentile, Lance M.; McMillan, Merna M. – Journal of Reading, 1978
Suggests that humor rates a place in the curriculum. Presents a bibliography of humorous books, categorized according to age and the developmental stage of humor. (JM)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Bibliographies, Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedJournal of Reading, 1988
Presents the second annual International Reading Association's annotated listing of 30 newly published trade books, selected by students in middle, junior, and senior high schools throughout the United States. Includes bibliographic data, information about paperback editions, and price information for each selection. (MM)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, Elementary Secondary Education, Reading Materials
Peer reviewedAsher, Sandy – Journal of Reading, 1984
An author of young adult novels gives her reasons for writing for that particular audience rather than for adults. (FL)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Authors, Childrens Literature, Literature Appreciation
Peer reviewedOliver, Jo Ellen – Journal of Reading, 1978
Discusses whether the "old" realism has matured and the "new" realism (drugs, abortion, and homosexuality) in current books for young people. Compares "Skinny" (in the traditional vein) and "Mom, the Wolf Man and Me" (in terms of new realism). (JM)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Fiction, Literary Criticism, Realism
Peer reviewedHalpern, Honey – Journal of Reading, 1978
Presents a list of young adult novels, all of which are realistic in approach and tone. (JM)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Annotated Bibliographies, Fiction
Peer reviewedOsa, Osayimwense – Journal of Reading, 1986
Traces the history of English literature and instruction in Nigerian schools, from the classical Western canon imposed by colonialism to popular pamphlet literature. Reviews books that are related to the Nigerian teenager's personal and social needs, filling a lacuna previously occupied by European and North American books. (JK)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, African Literature, Black Education, Black Literature
Peer reviewedAuten, Anne – Journal of Reading, 1984
Appraises the literary genre of adolescent literature and describes ERIC documents that discuss the pros and cons of the genre. (HOD)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Literary Genres, Literature Appreciation, Secondary Education
Peer reviewedIsaacs, Mary Ann Lorenz – Journal of Reading, 1979
Discusses the merits of adolescent literature and recommends specific book lists compiled by professionals. (MKM)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Bibliographies, Reading Material Selection, Resource Guides
Peer reviewedGrossberg, Kathryn – Journal of Reading, 1977
Discusses the differing opinions about the value and quality of adolescent literature. Draws from sources indexed in the ERIC system. (MKM)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Literary Criticism, Literature Reviews
Peer reviewedJournal of Reading, 1987
The first in a series of annual annotated bibliographies of 30 newly published trade books chosen by students in middle, junior, and senior high schools throughout the United States. (SKC)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, Books, Fiction
Peer reviewedMoore, David W.; And Others – Journal of Reading, 1983
Suggests a structured response format for interpreting literary characters in death-related literature using Kubler-Ross's five stages of confronting death. (AEA)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Death, Higher Education, Secondary Education
Peer reviewedPovsic, Frances F. – Journal of Reading, 1982
Annotates 29 English-language books about Russia that are suited for middle and secondary school students. (HTH)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, Cultural Awareness, Fiction
Peer reviewedOlsen, Turee – Journal of Reading, 1975
Reviews a number of materials and sources on books and reading materials for high schools students. (RB)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Books, High School Students, Literature Reviews
Peer reviewedIRA Literature for Adolescents Committee – Journal of Reading, 1984
Provides an annotated bibliography of texts, periodicals, and tradebooks that focus on adolescent literature. (HOD)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Sources
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
