Examines the reasons why so many people have preconceptions about how much "truth" is in fiction. Notes the effects of believing that authors base their fiction primarily on personal, "true-to-life" experiences. (RL)

This seventh annual annotated bibliography of trade books reflects the direct choices of approximately 10,000 children from among more than 500 books published in the United States in 1980. (FL)

Suggests that "Johnny Can Read" the popular magazines that Johnny wants to read, and encourages teachers to consider making such magazines a part of the reading program. (DD)

Presents and discusses the results of a study of the reading habits of children aged ten and eleven. (JM)

Notes that teachers may feel intimidated by the sheer number of recommended young adult literature titles. Presents annotations of eight young adult works that have appeared on at least three other lists of recommended books for 1995. (RS)

Advocates the use of storytelling in adult literacy classes. Includes a list of titles successfully used. (SR)

A young adult librarian offers tips on book talks which exclude the use of props, costumes, or acting. Using a book's plot point to highlight one portion of a novel to convince teenagers to go to the library, check out, and read the book is explained. A model talk of "Jurassic Park" is included. (EAM)

Describes approximately 60 fiction and about 10 non-fiction young adult literature books and other print media about sports. Notes the importance of sports in American society. (SG)

This article deals with a child's impression of literacy. The author interviews Sophia Kazee, a kindergartner, who was asked her about her favorite books. She asked her where she reads at home and in the classroom and asked her to draw these places. The first drawing shows children reading books and Sophia reading to her teacher, Ms. Cresse. The…

Visioning a world class university is certainly an appropriate target for a university. Realizing this vision would need an expansion of knowledge and greater English proficiency as in this period of history, English is the language of IT which is an important key to acquiring knowledge. Using a sample of 40 level one students from UiTM Dungun…

This study examines the effects of kindergarten retention on children's social-emotional development in the early, middle, and late elementary years. Previous studies have generated mixed results partly due to some major methodological challenges, including selection bias, measurement error, and divergent perceptions of multiple respondents in…

The author identified books most often selected among a sample of economically disadvantaged Black 8- to 12-year-old participants (N = 293) and investigated reasons participants offered for choosing specific books. Participants self-selected books at a book fair providing 412 books. The most commonly selected books supplied descriptive data.…

Many reading programs today overlook an essential component of literacy instruction--helping children develop an enduring love of reading. This authoritative and accessible guide provides a wealth of ideas for incorporating high-quality children's books of all kinds into K-6 classrooms. Numerous practical strategies are presented for engaging…

Lists 42 ways of motivating students to read. (RB)

Survey concludes that with a continuing growth in the number of stock holders, interest in business news and market quotations will increase. (RB)