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Wilcox, Leah Margaret – 1971
To assist educators in defining outstanding resources in children's literature, this study compiled criteria for good books from the writings of twelve selected academicians in the field of children's literature. A further investigation was made to determine if educators considered the same criteria when they selected books for children. In an…
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Didacticism, Library Material Selection
Alexander, M. David – 1980
Attempts at censorship of books and periodicals used or made available in public schools have been increasing in recent years. Parents are raising a higher proportion of the complaints than ever before, and the percentage of complaints that are successful in having books removed from shelves is also on the rise. Three of seven federal court…
Descriptors: Board of Education Policy, Board of Education Role, Censorship, Court Litigation
