Presents annotations of 32 works of young adult literature that are not depressing but rather give the reader a good laugh. (TB)

Offers comments from collectors and dealers on the wonders and all-around fun of collecting books. Presents a short annotated list of books about book collecting and notes one book that will make readers want to collect books. Lists a baker's dozen of other sources on book collecting and presents three quotations to end the matter. (SR)

Annotations of noteworthy novels like Holes by Louis Sachar (1999), Tangerine by William Bloor (1998), Rats Saw God by Rob Thomas (1997) etc. are given. Tips for teaching these books or others that teachers might choose to use and others like them are provided.

Notes that teachers may feel intimidated by the sheer number of recommended young adult literature titles. Presents annotations of eight young adult works that have appeared on at least three other lists of recommended books for 1995. (RS)

Describes some of the concerns English teachers in Duluth, Minnesota, have expressed about exploring suicide through literature, followed by the opinion of suicide experts that such concerns can and should be overcome. Suggests ways to turn the study of literature into an opportunity to deepen students' understanding of suicide. Includes a…

Annotates eight young adult novels readers of "English Journal" considered the best written in the 1980s. List 40 young adult novels from the 1980s considered by "English Journal" reviewers to be the best written. (RS)

Presents annotations of 11 books for teenage readers which deal with the self-consciousness, isolation, separation, loneliness, or difficulty fitting in that teenagers often experience. (SR)

Fantasy fiction of the type listed may be used to attract and hold an otherwise reluctant reader. (SP)

Asserts that literature can empower teenage readers. Annotates 12 books which will help young people to be empowered through literature. Offers strategies for empowering the readers. (PRA)

Reviews and describes 13 out-of-print books (including novels, plays, short stories, autobiographies, and books on teaching) for secondary school teachers and students. Calls for teachers to ask publishers to reprint these favorites. (PRA)

Reviews books of fantasy and science fiction for young adults. Points out that fantasy exercises the imagination, helps readers clarify genuine problems, and allows for escape from everyday reality at the same time that it generates hope. (EL)

Presents a comprehensive, annotated list of new commercial products and professional publications for elementary and secondary English teachers. (RB)

Notes the presence of references to classical mythology throughout modern culture, and offers an annotated list of 43 works of contemporary fiction, poetry, and drama that use mythological sources and that can help close the gap between today's students and the gods and goddesses, heroes and monsters of long ago. (SR)

Suggests that in addition to using books and movies to enhance students' understanding of Shakespeare, teachers can add the World Wide Web to their repertoire to help students connect to Shakespeare. Presents annotations of 12 websites to use for teaching Shakespeare. (SG)

Presents descriptions of the seven books selected for the 1991 Honor Listing. (SR)