Scenes and plots wear out in three distinct stages: Innocence, Plausibility, and Decadence. Examines westerns, spy stories, nurse novels, detective stories, science fiction, pornography, avant-garde fiction, etc. (Author/RB)

Surveys innovative styles, original perspectives, and individual characteristics of Spanish novelists Ferlosio, Fernandez Santos, Matute, Albala, Goytisolo, Martin Santos, Pinilla, Solis, Castresana, Bunuel, Rojas and Aldecoa. (DS)

Examines the image of women as depicted in the literature of Africa and the Caribbean. Suggests that in the literature of both cultures, women are shown to be self-assertive and in control of their lives, but they are ultimately assessed on their success as wives and mothers. (Author/MJL)

Annotates a number of picture books, fiction, and nonfiction intended for younger, intermediate, and older readers. Reviews a book of poetry and one of interest to adults. (AEA)

This annotated listing describes materials dealing with nuclear warfare, including annotated bibliographies, nonfiction, fiction, organizations, journals, newsletters, and curriculum materials for elementary and secondary schools. (RM)

Reviews three general themes--each related to contemporary situations affecting educational equity--in the works of George Orwell. These include (1) that it is difficult for the weak to preserve their "inner core"; (2) that revolutions for equality can fail; and (3) that all people, including those who work for educational equity, are…

Argues that oral and written American Indian literatures should be part of American literature courses dealing with the conquest of the West, the local color movement, or regional literature. Describes a selection of the best examples of American Indian autobiography and fiction. (AEA)

Makes observations on a new stereotype in the treatment of mothers in current children's fiction. (HOD)

Children may understand handicapped classmates and their problems better if they read fictional materials about disabled youngsters. An annotated bibliography of children's fiction dealing with handicapped children and adults is provided. (PP)

Lists and appraises books favored by middle school readers as revealed in the most recent "children's choices" poll conducted by the International Reading Association. Proposes a similar poll for older students. (JL)

Award-winning author Madeleine L'Engle discusses issues concerning censorship and relates her own views about the role of children's literature in a rapidly changing world. Fiction should help make children aware of inward as well as outward change and should stress the individual's ability to make a difference. (PP)

Proposes that by reading fiction in translation, students can develop appreciation of the universality of humanity. (JL)

Analyzed 15 popular fiction books in terms of problem-concerns of young adolescents. Five were by author Judy Blume. The books reflected personal, family, and interpersonal problems and a trend toward realism. Fiction can be helpful in counseling and in developmental programs. (JAC)

Examines the responses of three fifth-grade girls to two literary texts to determine what aspects of the texts and what characteristics of the readers influenced the creation of story and, in turn, the ability of the readers to assume and maintain a spectator stance. (HOD)