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Direct linkMalo-Juvera, Victor, Ed.; Hill, Crag, Ed. – Routledge Research in Education, 2019
Recognizing the determination of a canon as an ongoing process of discussion and debate, which helps us to better understand the concept of meaningful and important literature, this edited collection turns a critical spotlight on young adult literature (YAL) to explore some of the most read, taught, and discussed books of our time. By considering…
Descriptors: Young Adults, Adolescent Literature, Books, Popular Culture
Peer reviewedDanielle E. Sachdeva, Editor; Samantha L. Hull, Editor; Sue C. Kimmel, Editor; Westry A. Whitaker, Editor – IGI Global, 2024
In today's developing view of education, a disquieting trend looms--the erosion of students' right to choose what they read. This erosion, fueled by an alarming surge in censorship attempts, casts a shadow over the very essence of intellectual exploration. Recent years have witnessed an unprecedented number of challenges aimed at restricting…
Descriptors: Intellectual Freedom, Student Rights, Reading, Access to Information
Meyer, Richard J., Ed.; Whitmore, Kathryn F., Ed. – Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2011
Inviting teachers back to the role of reflective advocates for thoughtful reading instruction, this book presents theory and pedagogical possibilities to reclaim and build upon the knowledge base that was growing when government mandates, scripted commercial programs, and high stakes tests took over as the dominant agenda for reading instruction…
Descriptors: Reading Instruction, Social Action, Politics, Learning
Anderson, Betty – 1982
Children's books can be used to expand knowledge and increase interest in the content areas. The social understanding that first and second grade students gain from a unit on family relationships and friendships will be richer if literature is an integral part of the instruction. Titles for such a unit might include "Charlotte's Web," by E.B.…
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Content Area Reading, Elementary Education
Download full textFreeman, Evelyn B., Ed.; Person, Diane Goetz, Ed. – 1992
Intended primarily for classroom teachers, this book discusses the genre of nonfiction, the link between nonfiction and elementary curriculum, and specific ways to integrate nonfiction into the elementary classroom. The book's 16 essays and their authors are as follows: (1) "Fact or Fiction?" (Russell Freedman); (2) "The Evolution…
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Elementary Education
Monson, Dianne L., Ed.; McClenathan, DayAnn K., Ed. – 1979
Developed by the International Reading Association Library Resources and Reading Committee, this book is designed to help parents, teachers, and librarians provide children with books and reading experiences that will make reading a lifetime habit. Part One, "The Right Book for Each Child: Book Selection and Library Use," contains the following…
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Educational Media, Elementary Education
