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Early Spring Booklist.
Heins, Ethel L.; And Others – Horn Book Magazine, 1984
Reviews and recommends recent new publications and rereleases of both fiction and nonfiction works for young children, older adolescents, and adults. Genres include science fiction, mysteries, and biographies. (CRH)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Biographies, Book Reviews, Childrens Literature
A Visit to Toad Hall and Pooh Forest.
Luenn, Nancy – Horn Book Magazine, 1986
Reports on a trip to England to visit the geographical settings of "The Wind in the Willows" and "Winnie-the-Pooh." (DF)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Fiction, Geographic Location
Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Acceptance.
Hamilton, Virginia – Horn Book Magazine, 1984
Author Virginia Hamilton discusses the background of her award winning novel "Sweet Whispers, Brother Rush." (FL)
Descriptors: Authors, Awards, Books, Childrens Literature
A Centenary Look: "Treasure Island."
Heins, Paul – Horn Book Magazine, 1983
Traces the publishing history of Robert Louis Stevenson's "Treasure Island." (FL)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Books, Fiction, Literary History
Letter from England: Making Them New.
Chambers, Aidan – Horn Book Magazine, 1981
Describes how fiction and poetry written many years ago can be brought to life with modern illustrations, using recently published editions of "The Highwayman" and "Hansel and Gretel" as examples. (AEA)
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Fiction, Illustrations
The Young Adult Novel: One Writer's Perspective.
Duncan, Frances – Horn Book Magazine, 1981
Explains why many young adult books should be considered adult fiction about yesterday's adolescents, not necessarily for today's adolescents. (MKM)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Adults, Authors
"In Summer Light."
Oneal, Zibby – Horn Book Magazine, 1987
The Recipient of the 1986 Boston Globe-Horn Book award for fiction discusses her work. (FL)
Descriptors: Authors, Childrens Literature, Early Experience, Fiction
Out of Print--But Look In Your Library.
Horn Book Magazine, 1984
Annotates recommended novels dealing with World War II. (RBW)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Fiction, Literature Appreciation, Novels
Remembering Margaret Wise Brown.
Hurd, Clement – Horn Book Magazine, 1983
Artist and illustrator Clement Hurd reminisces about his friendship and collaborative work with children's author Margaret Wise Brown. (AEA)
Descriptors: Authors, Childrens Literature, Fiction, Illustrations
Dickens for Children.
Hodges, Margaret – Horn Book Magazine, 1982
Reviews several words by Charles Dickens, particularly those written expressly for children. (AEA)
Descriptors: Authors, Books, Childrens Literature, Fiction
Bones in the Sand.
Lively, Penelope – Horn Book Magazine, 1981
Distinguishes between the processes of memory, the raw material of fiction writing, and an informed response to the past, essential to writing history. Asserts that the fiction writer's task is to turn private recollection into universal experience accessible to all readers. (AEA)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Creative Writing, Fiction, History
Caldecott Medal Acceptance.
Lobel, Arnold – Horn Book Magazine, 1981
The winner of the 1981 Caldecott Medal discusses his efforts in writing and illustrating the award winning children's book, "Fables." (AEA)
Descriptors: Authors, Awards, Childrens Literature, Creative Writing
Outlook Tower.
Cosgrave, Mary Silva – Horn Book Magazine, 1980
Lists and annotates seven new adult books of interest to high school readers, including biographical and autobiographical works, fiction, and nonfiction. (GT)
Descriptors: Autobiographies, Biographies, Books, Fiction
Young Adult Books: A Response to "Members of the Last Generation."
Fireside, Bryna J. – Horn Book Magazine, 1986
Shows how writers and publishers of young adult books are beginning to respond to the issues of nuclear war and the arms race. (EL)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Content Analysis, Fiction, Futures (of Society)
Young Adult Books: Stalking the Teen.
Strasser, Todd – Horn Book Magazine, 1986
An author of young adult literature discusses the methods he uses to "research" his books. (FL)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Authors, Fiction
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