The forty-two titles selected by the editors of School Library Journal" are the best among over 2,100 new children's books reviewed since last January. Also included are 25 top notch Young Adult titles. (67 references) (MM)

The Editors of the School Library Journal Book Review present their annual selective list of outstanding children's books. (Author)

The author suggests that librarians should start applying discriminating judgement and sensitivity in choosing books for young adults. Reading material should be selected that is both popular in theme and acceptable in style and presentation. (JPF)

Describes the types of books on tape available for children and young adults, the problems and advantages of different recording styles, and how librarians can evaluate books on tape. Critical reviews of a number of recordings for various age groups are provided and a list of distributors is appended. (EM)

Efforts of the Constitutional Heritage Club (CHC) and several supportive groups to censor the book and magazine collections of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County are discussed. (NH)

Today's children cannot be pigeonholed into the molds that were satisfactory in the past. Granted, there are still scores of innocents around who will find something on the shelves regardless of its relevance. This article is concerned with the other type of child. (Author/NH)

Lists the advantages of using paperbacks in elementary schools and libraries and gives a directory to some 70 publishers of paperbacks for children. (PF)

In "The Strongsville Case" decision school librarians should spot two points to consider very carefully. They are: (1) the necessity of written book selection policies and (2) procedures for handling complaints. (Author)

The selection processes of media specialists are discussed with emphasis on developing critical skills in children to evaluate and select materials. (KP)

Five presentations made at the 1990 American Library Association (ALA) annual conference discuss the role of book reviewers of young adult literature. The question of censorship is addressed from the points of view of editors, librarians, and reviewers, and the influence of reviews on the librarian's selection process is considered. (LRW)

Evidence suggests that media tie-in paperbacks are good motivation tools for increasing literacy. Librarians should take advantage of the positive opportunities paperbacks offer to encourage young adults to form good reading habits. Suggestions are offered on how librarians can influence publishers in providing books that children can and want to…

The reevaluation syndrome'' currently sweeping children's Librarianship is evaluated. (NH)

School Library Journal book review editors have selected and annotated their choices for the best children's and young adults' books from those books that were submitted for review during 1977 by general book trade book publishers. Included in the annotations are: author, title, publisher, price, and recommended reading and interest levels. (JPF)

It is suggested that, in order to be prepared for efforts at censorship, private school libraries should establish a written selection policy, prepare a request for reconsideration of library materials form, set up a materials review committee, and keep up to date on intellectual freedom issues. (CHC)

Summarizes research on reading preferences of boys and girls, the relationship of these preferences to reading ability, the availability of materials for boys, and the notion of a female versus a male morality. The implications of these factors for building a well-balanced children's collection are also considered. (nine references) (MES)