This article investigates how picture books published in 2019 represent Autism to children, with special attention as to whether those representations overtly include terminology around autism or covertly present autistic characters. Although both overt and covert representations occur in children's literature, covert representation may or may not…

Mixed-race students have often been overlooked in research regarding racial identity development. Current research tends to focus on models of multiracial identity development and its implications for college instructors and support personnel, but very little research exists to identify the needs of multiracial students while they are in primary…

This systematic review aims to synthesize and analyze existing evidence on the practices of bibliotherapy in the educational setting. A systematic literature search was conducted using four leading databases. The PRISMA guidelines were followed to ensure the articles' relevance in the review. Articles that involved bibliotherapy or reading therapy…

How is bibliotherapy with fiction hypothesized to work, and what are the ideal conditions for treatment success? Patterns in the bibliotherapy literature are explored. Questions are posed and suggestions offered regarding the practice of bibliotherapy with fiction.

Bullying, a serious issue in today's schools, negatively impacts children. This article summarizes research and emphasizes the need for effective tools, such as bibliotherapy, to deter bullying. To assist professionals in selecting books for bibliotherapy, 38 bully-themed children's K-3 picture books ranked 1-4 by "The Horn Book Guide"…

This article discusses therapeutic letter writing by school counselors as a way of enhancing effectiveness of direct services to students. Writing as an effective therapeutic tool has been well-documented, and therapeutic letter writing specifically has been shown to have positive effects. This article provides a brief literature review, along…

Updates the research on bibliotherapy. Concludes that research is offering base of bibliotherapy sources that have met at least minimal empirical validation; fiction, poetry, and inspirational sources are essentially unvalidated; and an increased interest in bibliotherapy is evidenced among practitioners. (Author/ABL)

The bibliotherapeutic technique can help children adjust to the foster care and adoption experience. Appropriate children's books for grades 1 to 6 are described. The application and limitations of bibliotherapy are discussed. (Author/BN)

The concept of bibliotherapy is not a new one. Aristotle believed that literature had healing effects and the ancient Romans also recognized that there was some relationship between medicine and reading. Most of the better mental hospitals in Europe had established libraries by the eighteenth century--in the United States by the middle of the…

The role of the arts as a therapeutic form of creative expression with mentally ill or emotionally disturbed persons is examined with particular emphasis on poetry and bibliotherapy. Briefly described is a Creative Arts Reciprocity Experience (CARE) program. (DB)

Reviews and critiques 11 stepfamily self-help books for children and adolescents. Codes books on dimensions of appropriate audience, author background, issues, advice, and strengths. Rates general interest and quality of writing of books and assigns categories of recommendation. Discusses use of the books as an adjunct to therapy. (Author/NB)

Presents descriptions of novels for adolescents which can be useful in school counseling. Topics include alienation and identity, athletics, close friend or sibling rivalry, death and dying, divorce, drugs and alcohol, ethics, handicaps, homosexuality, mental illness, rape, prejudice, parents, religion, school, sex, suicide, crime, pregnancy and…

Bibliotherapy appears to be a viable technique for reading teachers to use. The increased emphasis on values and values clarification in the classroom is just one of the many apparent uses of bibliotherapy and its techniques. Bibliotherapy is also a useful adjunct to the teaching of critical reading, because it requires the student to use higher…

Reviews literature concerning bibliotherapy and concludes that it can be of value to a child's overall emotional development and may help in breaking emotional barriers to learning. Discusses the role of the reading teacher in the bibliotherapeutic process. (FL)

Twelve adolescent novels with the theme of obesity were selected for critical analysis. The novels were assessed for readability and to determine the approach to overweight portrayed by writers. The books were also examined in light of the concept of lookism prejudice. Recommendations were offered to teachers and counselors for use of these books…