Identifies and describes titles from the Mormon literature that have universal appeal while providing insights into an often misunderstood religious culture. Fiction with both historical and modern settings deemed to be appropriate for general young adult library collections is included. Bibliographic information and publisher addresses are…

Contains reviews of older, reissued books and new paperbacks for younger, intermediate, and older readers. (CRH)

Outlines the dilemma facing publishers who must sell books quickly and librarians who wish to take time in selecting and purchasing books. (CRH)

Reviews and recommends recently published and reissued paperback picture books, stories for intermediate readers, and stories for older readers. (CRH)

Lists and annotates new books for children and adults arranged according to the following categories: picture books; stories for younger, intermediate, and older readers; poetry; nonfiction; and books of interest to adults. (AEA)

Highlights five current adult books of interest to high school readers. (AEA)

Notes criticisms of M. Brown's book but suggests that "Shadow" could be used to help young readers come to know that Africa is America's ancestor and vital partner in a common future. (AEA)

A class exercise is described in which students study the format, style, attitudes, and content of popular romance magazines and, by cutting and pasting or by taking their own photographs, create their own dramas for later discussion and analysis. (MSE)

Contains specific suggestions as to how librarians can use sports literature to help students in a school library setting. (Author)

This book provides annotations for 300+ contemporary and classic fiction and nonfiction books that support and enhance the middle school curriculum. The selected titles represent top-quality literature that ties into all areas of the curriculum. The annotations are organized into chapters that cover the following subject areas and genres:…

The distinction between fiction and nonfiction focuses on the aspect of literature teachers usually emphasize when teaching it to students: content. It is equally important, however, for students to understand the "mechanics" of literature, including how a writer crafts his or her material and how the text establishes expectations in a…

Young adult (YA) literature, which is written for readers in grades 6-10, is a relatively new part of the literary spectrum. In the few decades it has been around, YA literature has developed a following among students, teachers, and librarians. This collection of 12 essays explores the reasons YA literature is so popular, and ways it can be used…

The image of the librarian has engendered much discussion among professional librarians. Children's fiction and picture books are good mediums in which to examine the image of the librarian, since they provide impressionable children some of their earliest cultural knowledge. Children's authors can supply powerful images by means of text and…

Presents a fictionalized account of a young professor's attempt to make a name for himself in academic circles. (TO)

Analyzes the nature and characteristics of the scientific endeavor to compare with that of children's play. Describes science as a form of religious sacred play which creates a world of make-believe that one may enter if one chooses to play. (CC)