Relates how the series adventure story retains its hold over young readers and concludes its qualities may be both misunderstood and undervalued. (HOD)

Concludes that choice of lifestyle is related to reading interests but that newspapers are of little importance to persons in each of the four lifestyles identified. (FL)

Theodore White's theory of reading is based on the belief that citizens reading newsmagazines form opinions and exert pressure for action on government. (DD)

According to an analysis of the books most frequently purchased between 1965 and 1975, Americans read to ascribe some sense to their personal universe and affirm intimately who they are. (DD)

Discusses responses to surveys about reasons for reading and notes that, when asked for reasons why they read, most people say they read for knowledge or pleasure, but when answers are explored in depth people show considerable variation in their purposes for reading. (MKM)

A survey by the Book Industry Study Group found that nearly all Americans do some reading. (MKM)

This paper presents additional information from the authors' 2009 survey of young people's reading and writing--for more information see their forthcoming report Clark and Douglas (2010) "Young People's Reading and Writing: An in-depth study focusing on enjoyment, behaviour, attitudes and attainment." To support the School Library…

Readers' advisory (RA) librarians use appeal to translate between readers and books, to make connections between readers and myriad other title possibilities based on the effects of the story. Appeal addresses the elements of books that readers respond to, the features that "draw a reader into a book" and help shape a particular reading…

The author presents 10 best digital resources for 2009. As librarians prepare for the next school year--or as public libraries develop the budget for a new fiscal year--these are the products for children and teens that should be advocated to add to one's digital collection. These include: (1) American Indian Experience; (2) Animoto…

Describes a questionnaire designed to discover how reading affects students' lives. (RB)

Concludes that headline typefaces have no effect on page appeal and reader interest.

Reviews the literature and research on sex differences in children's reading preferences and suggests that social pressure or training may account for observed sex differences in reading choices. (WR)

A study conducted with primary children to determine their reading interests reported that interest in factual topics rose over fictional ones as the children progressed from grade 1 to grade 2. (JH)

A FORCED-CHOICE TYPE OF QUESTIONNAIRE WAS USED TO STUDY THE READING MOTIVES OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND THE EFFECT OF INTELLIGENCE, READING LEVEL, SEX, AGE, AND SOCIAL CLASS ON INFORMATIONAL, IDENTIFICATIONAL, ESTHETIC, AND RECREATIONAL MOTIVES. DEFINITIONS OF EACH MOTIVE AND A LIST OF REASONS FOR READING WERE GIVEN TO FIVE JUDGES FOR…