Discusses the history of high interest-low vocabulary books, from their appearance in 1925 to implications for their future use. (MKM)

Assesses the qualities and drawbacks of high-interest easy reading books and lists the best of these books that are currently available. (SRT)

Suggests 22 ways to motivate reluctant or poor readers and lists 30 sources of materials for remedial readers. (MKM)

Identifies and describes reading materials, programs, and resource materials in the areas of content and reading skill development that can be used by vocational teachers of secondary-level special needs students. (HOD)

Provides a list of cultural journalism publications (based on oral history interviews) written, edited, and produced by students around the country that provide good easy reading for older reluctant readers. (MKM)

Describes an unsuccessful attempt at teaching a well-motivated adult non-reader to read. Details different approaches that were tried, such as the sight method, auditory methods, tactile methods. Suggests ways to avoid reading failure in adults, such as checking for disabilities, and getting to know the student. (SKC)