Presents an annotated list of fifteen books for adolescent females in the elementary grades. (RB)

Relates an experiment in teaching the fundamental of ficition in a college sophomore literature and composition course. (TO)

Describes elements of the modernism movement in Brazil; paper read at a symposium commemorating the fiftieth anniversay of the Week of Modern Art of Sao Paulo'' held February 11-12, 1972, at the University of California, Los Angeles, California. (DS)

Recent formation of the Science Fiction Research Association indicates increasing academic and professional interest in science fiction. Few libraries adequately support research in this field. Problems include acquisitions, classification and preservation. Experiences and resources of private collectors will be instrumental in building science…

Teenage fiction is a rapidly growing segment of American book publishing. Current books are listed and briefly evaluated taking into account the special problems and concerns of the adolescent. (35 references) (DH)

Special issue dedicated to the works of Pio Baroja. (DS)

According to Louisa May Alcott and her father, the main purpose of education is to teach the individual to find himself by rendering him free and confident. (CK)

The 1952 story is reprinted to stimulate student discussion of the relationships between man and his environment. Questions for discussion are provided. (VW)

The southern frontier has yet to produce a body of literature worthy either of its heritage or its victims. (AB)

A discussion of the implications of technology and the possibilities for the future" reflected in science fiction for children; based on the author's Ph.D. dissertation, A Study of the Impact of Technology on Human Values as Reflected in Modern Science Fiction for Children," Michigan State University, 1970. (Author/RD)

The use of meaningful and suitable stories to develop in white suburban children a sense of tolerance for and identification with black urban children is discussed. (CK)

Data on women readers and authors indicated that: (1) women write more heroic fantasy and politically liberal science fiction than hard science fiction (physical science and technology), (2) women readers like hard science fiction less than men, and (3) many women authors use their fiction to advocate social change from a feminist perspective.…