Argues that most reading skills are more applicable to expository material and suggests that overuse of fiction in the primary grades is a frustrating experience contributing to disinterest in reading. Tables and bibliography. (RW)

The phenomenon of a "secondary world"--the world of imagination created by writers of fiction in which writers and readers mentally participate--is described. Theories on the subject are discussed, and a three-dimensional model of the psychological structure of this world is presented. (PP)

Recounts the personal experiences of a science fiction writer and suggests ways these experiences apply to the teaching of creative writing. (JL)

Discusses reasons students give for favoring certain books. (AEA)

Advocates teaching ethnic fiction in survey courses of American literature. Uses a personal reading list of ethnic fiction in support of such a rationale. (RL)

Annotates a number of children's books by and about American Indians. Arranges them in the following categories: olden days, contemporary Indian life, legends and folktales, and tricksters. (FL)

Reports on a survey of high school students, who listed books they recommended for study in class, and for independent, recreational reading. Lists 84 books that were recommended. (RL)

Valgardson discusses his attitudes toward his work and toward the teaching of writing. (RL)

Examines fiction for young adults that authentically and realistically portrays the diversities and complexities of United States society. (RL)

Notes that science fiction has evolved into a literature of serious social commentary while still preserving its origins of romantic escapism and intriguing gadgetry. Argues that science fiction now looks more closely at life on Earth. (FL)

Results of a study conducted to determine at what level sixth-grade children selected trade books indicated that most children selected fiction and very few children selected books at frustration level. (MKM)

Media and Methods Reviewers discuss recent paperback books in the following categories: books for young adults, media, culture and society, science fiction, and literature and language arts. (FL)

The images of women in women's magazine fiction in middle class and working class magazines between 1970 and 1975 are compared. (Author/RLV)