Lists 1975-1976 books which are of interest to the older adolescent and reflect several noticeable reading trends. (DD)

Reviews the literature in the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) on developing personal reading interests and habits. (RB)

This study examines the core literature in high school book rooms. Has the core literature changed over time with changing demographics? The review of the literature established the existence of a core literature, and that most high school students read from a fairly small list of books. The literature review reveals that students are not happy…

Noting that surveys show that teens still value their parents' opinions, this booklet contains many helpful suggestions designed to get parents and their teens reading and talking together. Sections of the booklet are: "Where To Begin? Know Your Teen"; "How Can I Get My Teen To Read?"; "Give Your Teen Reasons To…

This book presents ideas for more than 350 booktalks to use with children in grades 1-8. It is written in a conversational style and is divided thematically into the following seven high-interest chapters: (1) "Great Disasters," including shipwrecks and disasters at sea, fires, floods, diseases and other natural disasters; (2) "Fun…

Considers some of the satisfactions readers find in literature and suggests that teachers initially just share their students' involvement with literature and later begin to teach about literature. (TO)

Describes a reading program geared to meet the current needs and interests of inmates aged fifteen to 45. Also discusses implications derived from the program and of benefit to other reading instruction. (TO)

Reading patterns and what influences them are discussed. Influences considered are: individual makeup; environment; contact, or lack of it, with books; and emphasis, or lack of it, on writing skills. (SM)

Children rated books they had read; the more recently a book was read the more likely it was to be rated as enjoyable. The findings are discussed with reference to the problems of teachers and librarians who select books for children. (Editor)

The 230 references include books, Spanish-language magazines and newspapers, the Chicano press and audiovisual materials which have proven successful with a Chicano public. (230 references) (MM)

A look at what can be done to present good books in such a way that young people will want to read them. (Author/AK)

Author suggests methods of encouraging children to read. (RY)