Describes a technique that allows children to share their reading interests with others. (FL)

In the first manuscript, preference and interest studies are examined for the purpose of determining the issues involved in guiding educational professionals in the selection of books for free reading in the classroom and the library. Studies which examined books that children actually read rather than studies investigating topics children might…

This volume, a companion to "Talk That Book: Booktalks To Promote Reading," presents 263 new booktalks on classics and best sellers that serve a wide range of interests for all ages and reading interests. Usually, booktalking is an oral presentation of 10 or 20 booktalks lasting about 30 minutes; however, this book can also act as a…

The assumption that book title choices can be used for identification of pupil interests is supported. (RB)

Examines five apparent axioms concerning the teaching of reading to ascertain if they are in reality axiomatic. (TO)

Reports a survey of the reading habits of a national sample of 5067 adults designed to determine what is being read--by whom, for how long, and for what reason--and how reading fits into people's daily activities. (TO)

Offers suggestions on teaching using paperbacks and on how to stimulate a student's interest in reading. (TO)

Presents information on documents in the ERIC system concerning adolescent literature and the reading interests of high school students. (RB)

Teenage fiction is a rapidly growing segment of American book publishing. Current books are listed and briefly evaluated taking into account the special problems and concerns of the adolescent. (35 references) (DH)

Article deals with Western European child and adult reading habits; suggestions are made regarding good reading habit formation. (SP)

Reviews a survey made at 36 colleges. (HS)

In 1971 the technical press as well as publishers intending reading material for a general audience produced an impressive number of contributions of serials interest which the author reviews. (25 references) (Author/SJ)

Results of a selective dissemination of information demonstration in a public library. Reading interest checklists were matched against recent acquisitions by computer to print out lists for participants. User response and time and cost data indicate the service is feasible. Sample checklists, output, and questionnaires are included. (Editor/JS)

Research shows that censorship by the schools, especially in English departments, has remained strong over a ten year period; a paper presented at annual Conference on English Education (7th, Syracuse, N.Y., March 28, 1969). (SW)