Critique of a recent study of children's reading preferences--reported by Robin C. Ford and Janos Koplyay in "Children's Story Preferences,""Reading Teacher," vol. 22 (December 1968), 233-37--which utilized 60 pictures and descriptive sentences. (RD)

Based on a survey of the reading background of students enrolled in a college freshman composition course, the author questions the adolescent reading list compiled by G. Robert Carlsen. (HOD)

Notes that the terms "interest" and "preference" are often used interchangeably in reading research. Points out that both the sources and uses of data are clearer when the differences in the two terms are emphasized. (FL)

Surveys and analysis of physics journal publishing reveal the interests/preferences of readers, authors, publishers, and libraries. Additional areas addressed include journal prices, page charges, separates (photocopies, reprints, and others), and articles on demand. Indicates that, although practical problems exist, the "electronic journal" may…

Describes a study of the development of reading and writing skills in hearing impaired children indicating that both hearing and hearing impaired students can best be instructed in reading when the reading has meaning for them and with stories they choose themselves and with dictations taken from their own experience. (HTH)

Concludes that branched stories, which involve the reader actively in a story, can produce better attitudes toward reading on the part of elementary school students than stories from basal readers. (FL)

Provides an analysis of what adolescents like to read and how teachers can motivate them to read. Presents a list of recommended books for young adults. (RL)

Describes the results of a random survey about adult reading habits and attitudes. Special emphasis is made to underscore the implications of the fact that women are entering the work force in larger numbers and men are playing larger roles as reading models as they become more involved in child rearing. (Author/SK)

This study focused on whether reading instruction based on popular youth-oriented television programs increases task involvement or reading achievement scores. After one year, reading scores of classes using television scripts, in addition to regular materials, were significantly higher than those of nontreatment classes. (JN)

A summary of research on young adult literature, including reading interest surveys, studies on the developmental stages of adolescents, analyses of characterizations in young adult novels, and approaches for using this literature in the classroom. Provides a bibliography of resources about adolescent/young adult literature. (RL)

Discusses selected books that had an influence on the author's childhood and career. (JT)

Describes the techniques, including the use of a peer tutor and the language experience approach, that helped a 16-year-old nonreader learn to read. (MKM)

Describes how paperback books can be used to motivate children to read and to appreciate literature. Provides a suggested booklist. (MKM)

Examines the health of literature, both in the market place and in the schools. Contrasts the pervasive effects of uncensored popular literature with vigorous efforts to censor the classroom study of literature. (RL)