Context in this article is the victimization of teacher's in their purchase of textbooks. (RK)

The procedure for selecting books for literature courses in the student-centered curriculum of Rochester, Michigan, public schools consists of ten primary steps. (SJ)

Author feels that, in the period between the child beginning to master the skill of reading and his becoming a confident, independent reader, it is important for the teacher to help in the selection of books for him. (Author/JB)

Concerned with the complexity and the inherent paradoxes of the idea of intellectual freedom as applied to young people of high school age (13 to 18 years). (NH)

In building the young adult book collection, the emphasis should be for quality of text and format as well as appeal, level of difficulty, and developmental and curricular uses. (NH)

a rehash of the "Great Debate" between Jeanne Chall and the proponents of basal readers for teaching beginner's reading. (NH)

Using the Stratmeyer Syndicate's practices as an example, criticizes methods employed in writing series" children's books. (RD)

A critical compendium review of 12 currently available translations/editions of Beowulf." (SW)

Highlights seven current adult books of interest to high school readers. (AEA)

The selection of appropriately simple and authentic reading materials for high school Russian classes is discussed in light of the temporal and lexical constraints of that instructional level. Teachers are warned against overly ambitious materials and analysis when language learning, not literature appreciation, is the primary objective. (MSE)

Discusses the use of standardized reading lists in graduate programs in French in the U.S. Provides lists of titles and statistical information so faculty and students in graduate programs may compare lists and general trends. (EKN)

Highlights eight current adult books of interest to high school readers. (AEA)

Provides an annotated bibliography of 70 examples of school stories for children chosen by three specialists in children's literature. (HOD)

Cedar Rapids (Iowa) has had a written selection policy and a procedure for handling challenged instructional materials since 1971. An analysis of 112 formally submitted challenges reveals that far more challenged books were retained in the schools than were removed (61 retained, 22 removed). (Author/MLF)