Describes 10 books for young adults that present a realistic and positive view of the handicapped. (MKM)

The Cloze Procedure can be a useful instrument in matching student reading levels to appropriate reading selections. Additional research on ways to match students to readings at appropriate levels is needed. (Author/CJ)

Describes a study conducted regarding the reading preferences of older adults. Noninstitutionalized older adults tend to read to gain knowledge; those who are institutionalized tend to read primarily to pass time. Suggestions, such as including large-print books, are listed to improve the reading habits of both groups. (CT)

Supports multiple regression analysis as a tool for isolating the impact of newspaper content on newspaper sales. (RL)

Lists new instructional materials in reading according to title and publisher, type of material, reading difficulty, interest level, and skills developed. Information was submitted by publishers and no evaluation is made of materials. (MKM)

One cannot alter the instinctive respect for courage by steering the young onto literature describing peaceful events rather than violent ones. The adolescent's desire to explore his virtues by entering imaginatively into tragic or violent events is too deep to be eradicated. (Author/SJL)

Discusses the proper reading style for science and provides a brief annotated bibliography to show the variety of subject matter and the age range of science books for young people. (Author/IRT)

Describes how to deal with censorship by preparing a position on the National Council of Teachers of English publication, "The Student's Right to Read"; preparing a position on what is to be taught; investigating the policies of the school; and identifying sources of help. (DD)

Presents: the 1996/97 Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List of 19 children's books; a short essay about what she writes and why she writes it by Texas author Angela Shelf Medearis; an essay introducing Arte Publico Press in Houston, a publisher of contemporary and recovered literature by United States Hispanic authors; and the 1996/97 Texas Lone Star…

Contends there is a disparity between the humorous books children choose to read and the humorous books adults choose for children to read. Finds this merits attention because research has consistently indicated that humor is children's strongest preference for reading material. Identifies and examines humorous books; finds different choices…

Describes how a high school teacher organized a summer voluntary reading club with her students. Discusses the club's theoretical underpinnings and considers factors behind its success. Describes how she selected texts for the club. Describes members and meetings in detail, and notes how the clubs changed her teaching. Discusses the club's…

Finds that most discussions about beginning reading quickly become discussions on the best way to teach decoding skills. Advocates personalized reading instruction as an approach that offers the most promise of meeting the reading needs of children. Outlines six tenets for the teacher to follow for the most fruitful beginning reading instruction.…

Advocates the wide use of multicultural literature by English/language arts teachers. Suggests that good historical fiction teaches history. Looks at the changing demographics of the United States, racism, and the role of the English teacher. Lists recent articles from this journal which contain suggestions for working with topics and themes…

Discusses problems with teaching multicultural texts at North Hennepin Community College (a second-tier suburb north of Minneapolis, Minnesota). Notes that many students are naive of (or deny) how class functions in the United States. Discusses assignments that deal with race, class, and gender. (RS)

Presents brief annotations of 30 recently published United States trade books for children and adolescents, chosen by teachers for this annual list, and found to be exceptional in curriculum use and good for reading aloud at home. Groups books into primary, intermediate, and advanced levels. (SR)