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Reviews of Fiction Books: How They Differ.

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Kennemer, Phyllis K. – Top of the News, 1984

Summarizes results of analysis of 209 reviews of fiction books for children and adolescents appearing in six major selection aids in 1979, and discusses classification of statements in reviews--descriptive (objective statements); analytical (literary elements); and sociological (nonliterary considerations). The Classification of Book Reviews form…

Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Book Reviews, Children

The Library Literacy Connection. Using Library Resources with Adult Basic Education Students.

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Weibel, Marguerite Crowley – 1984

This handbook for librarians and adult basic education (ABE) teachers examines existing and potential library-literacy connections. Chapter I discusses methods and criteria for selecting and evaluating books for new readers. Both readability levels and the quality of books are considered. The second chapter examines the library's general…

Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs, Adult Students