Argues against the common-sense view that children's literature dealing with the Jews in Nazi Germany is necessarily useful as an aid to studying the Holocaust. Finds a number of significant issues overlooked in the classroom. Discusses the novel "Friedrich" by H.P. Richter. (PA)

Notes how the author, an author of children's and adolescent literature, is more and more wary of the ever-vigilant advocates of political correctness when it comes to selecting books for classroom use. Discusses criticisms of his own works. Offers recommendations to influence the reading preferences of 12-year-olds. (RS)

Reviews books and a video tape that can assist educators searching for authentic ways to implement "best practices" in their teaching. Reviews nine books that, in general, discuss finding and using good literature for children, and four books that discuss advancements in authentic assessment and evaluation. (SR)

Investigates children's responses to independent reading and their perceptions of the literary quality of series books and recommended literature. Concludes that students like both kinds of books, and that reading series books does not interfere with their appreciation for literature of higher quality. Recommends assisting children to find quality…

Discusses the benefits of listening to literature; the benefits of listening to literature beyond the primary years at both school and home; potential audiences for audiobooks; selection considerations; and utilization of audiotapes. (RS)

Outlines what educators and academics describe as the "power" of children's literature and multicultural children's literature, which includes African American children's literature. Explores what four African American third-graders have to say about the "power" of six African American children's books. Concludes with the…

Presents brief annotations of 25 recently published children's books that lend themselves to language play in the classroom. Organizes the items into books that celebrate the sounds, images, movement, and feelings of language. (SR)

Presents brief annotations of 25 children's books that focus on heroes and heroines: ancient, traditional, and modern; real-life and fictional; and prominent and not prominent. (SR)

Presents an approach to integrating bibliotherapy into teacher education courses at both the preservice and inservice levels. Includes theory relevant to bibliotherapy and emphasizes practical applications for engaging teachers in self actualization through bibliotherapy. Recommends readings for teacher education bibliotherapeutic experiences. (PA)

Provides brief descriptions of 27 children's books that teachers may use in approaching literary study and organizing literature units. Groups the books around literary elements, structures, devices, and genres. (SR)

Details an English teacher educator's struggle with his implicit part in prejudice during his high school years. Notes that the literature curriculum of English classes at that time represented a white perspective on the human experience. Contends that the study of diverse literature affords students the opportunity to become socially conscious.…

Focuses on children of the 21st century and their books, both of which have changed dramatically over the past decade. Suggests that teachers and librarians need to recognize and understand the implications of these changes in children and their books in order to provide a reading environment to which children will readily relate and in which they…

Presents a profile of children's author Brian Jacques. Discusses his writing and where he finds his inspiration. Explores four of his books. Discusses his interaction with his editors. (SG)

Suggests that when teachers read to students they enhance students' understanding and their inclination to read independently. Considers how teachers in intermediate grades can use read-alouds more strategically and deliberately to promote thoughtful reading and content learning. (SG)

Proposes that the freedom of experiencing many works from various art arenas allows students to become strong, independent, educated individuals. Discusses censorship in the classroom, the purpose of literature, censorship prevention, and procedures for challenging decisions to censor works of literature. Appends a form to request a…