Discusses biography for children as a literary form concerned with the task of personality integration and sets forth criteria for the selection of biography for children. (GT)

Advocates using the cloze procedure and varying the criteria of success, according to the group, in order to determine the readability of instructional materials. (MKM)

Examines the dynamics, values, and limitations of bibliotherapy and discusses the use of bibliotherapy in the classroom. (GW)

Six criteria are presented for judging the appropriateness of materials chosen for any reading instruction program. (MJB)

The content of recent children's literature--especially works dealing with death, sex, old age, and homosexuality--is not an end in itself; the handling of that content and its ultimate meaning are crucial in selecting books for children. (DD)

Discusses several questions which should be considered before purchasing new materials for the reading program. (JM)

Recommends bibliotherapy as a way in which school media specialists can help children become more independent and more socially and emotionally mature. Situations for which bibliotherapy is appropriate and the importance of discussions and other follow-up activities are covered. (8 references) (MES)

If the textbook and material selection process is to be adequately supported in school budgets, curriculum directors, teachers, and administrators must be able to defend their requests with high-quality information. This article offers nine suggestions to help build a leadership structure and a database for making appropriate textbook selections.…

Suggestions, directed for parents, are presented for evaluating science books and magazines for children. A brief annotated bibliography of several science periodicals is included. (CB)

Discusses the element of risk in buying and recommending children's books for others to buy. Argues that adults should be willing to take that risk. (FL)

Provides an annotated bibliography of texts, periodicals, and tradebooks that focus on adolescent literature. (HOD)

A children's poet offers suggestions to overcome the reluctance to read poetry, teach the difference between poetry and prose, help children follow their natural instincts, enjoy poetry, and share it with others. (MT)

Provides an instrument (informal inventory) that was developed for teachers to assess their knowledge of children's books. (An answer key and suggestions for maintenance appear at the conclusion of the inventory.) (HOD)

Lists titles, authors, and publishers of books selected by an NCTE team as appropriate for literature-based reading programs. The titles are divided into primary, intermediate, and advanced levels. (HTH)