Offers brief descriptions of 24 informational books for children which educate, entertain, and explore the world from a number of different perspectives. Groups books into three broad categories: the natural world around us; people and their endeavors; and other times/other places. (SR)

Presents an annotated list of 30 trade books for teenagers published in 1992. Notes that middle and secondary school students helped to choose the books on the list. (SR)

Argues that an anthology of professional essays (because of its intellectual demands) can impede rather than facilitate mastery of basic writing skills. Suggests that the main criterion in selecting readings should be a good match between the audience assumed by the chosen texts and the actual audience in the classroom. (SR)

Discusses the decisions teachers must make when using trade books in their reading program. Discusses the development of original instructional materials and provides samples materials for use before, during, and after reading. (MG)

Lists 8 annotated bibliographies published in journals and 10 additional bibliographies to help identify and select appropriate trade books for the content areas. Focuses primarily on resources for nonfiction trade books that have been published in the last three years. (MG)

Focuses on the importance of choice in literature-based reading programs. Describes the Goldilocks Strategy, a technique to help students learn to make independent choices about the books they read. (MG)

Reminds readers that looking at individual authors rather than dealing in generalizations is a very meaningful approach to increasing an understanding of how reading works by making sense of the text. Discusses how Agatha Christie's writing follows very predictable patterns and may provide useful experiences for novice readers. (MG)

Discusses in detail 10 books selected as the best children's poetry published in the 1980s, as well as 6 others receiving honorable mention. Appends a suggested reading list of 21 picture books, 53 single-author collections, and 25 anthologies. (SR)

Discusses children's rights and the importance of the right to read. Topics addressed include the empowerment of children through free access to information and knowledge through reading about today's society; unstructured reading; and the importance of full and adequate funding for school libraries. (LRW)

Argues that English teachers seeking equity must begin to address the absence of gay and lesbian literature in secondary schools by identifying quality gay and lesbian adolescent literature and including it in the curriculum. Lists the titles and provides summaries of fiction that might be used in high schools. (HB)

Integrates strategies and suggestions from professional books and articles to provide educators with an overview of components of the textbook selection process. Organizes the smorgasbord into three sections: the salad bar (initial screening), the main course (examination of textbooks), and the dessert bar (plans for implementation of the textbook…

Five presentations made at the 1990 American Library Association (ALA) annual conference discuss the role of book reviewers of young adult literature. The question of censorship is addressed from the points of view of editors, librarians, and reviewers, and the influence of reviews on the librarian's selection process is considered. (LRW)

Reviews and annotates 30 children's books which were chosen by teachers who found them to be exceptional in curriculum use. Groups the books into primary, intermediate, and advanced levels. (MG)

Provides 10 citations from the ERIC database that offer teachers guidelines for selecting books, computer courseware, and supplementary materials of all kinds as well as ideas for classroom use. (MG)

Relates the experiences of students who loved to read as children, but grew to dislike reading as they passed through junior high and high school. Suggests having students compile a personal anthology of works of their choice rather than assigning them specific readings which they do not select. (PRA)