Proves a theorem about the invariance of the Lotka function under a transformation that maps numbers of authors as variables to number of collaborators as variables. A general approach to incorporate the average number of collaborators in a production function is discussed, leading to a general framework to model multirelational data. (Author/LRW)

Discusses the life of Ezra Jack Keats in relation to his children's books, both as illustrator and author. Presents extension ideas for activities and includes an annotated bibliography of his works, including videos based on Keats's work, biographies, biographical information, and Web resources. (LRW)

Draws from a range of sources including individual telephone interviews to identify the many individual contributions to the field of children's literature by the Pinkneys. Presents interview notes and children's literature notes from Jerry Pinkney, Gloria Jean Pinkney, Brian Pinkney, Andrea Davis Pinkney, Myles C. Pinkney, and Sandra L. Pinkney.…

A Kentucky native, Harriette Arnow was proud of her roots and presented Appalachian culture honestly, warts and all. Although her work was firmly anchored in place, Arnow's ability to write about human beings and the interactions between them transcended regional boundaries. She was a pivotal staff member at Hindman Settlement School's Appalachian…

Explains that multicultural literature should be taught because it reflects genuine family, socioeconomic, philosophical, and geographical circumstances. Proposes that students should read to not only include but to affirm multicultural voices. Describes an encounter with two writers and their works in the author's charter school classroom. (PM)

Contends that "disillusionment novels" are characterized by a circumscribed vision of the world which itself is a function of limits set upon the authors by the historical situation of their position in society. Analyzes two Nigerian classic examples of the genre, Chinua Achebe's "A Man of the People" and Wole Soyinka's…

Describes a protocol study of 10 professional writers which examined the meaning and influence of purpose on writers in the workplace. Explores the interactions of various purpose considerations derived from situation, reader, and text. Suggests that professional writers have a range of meanings in mind when they think about purpose. (MM)

Argues that the most important thing that teachers can teach their students about writing letters is to write in a way that reflects the writer's personality, ideas, and visions. Notes that student letter writers should also practice thoughtfulness and good manners. (RS)

Analyzes four prize-winning children's books about the Black experience in America. Concludes that books about the Black experience in America must be evaluated in terms of a selective historic and religious tradition and in light of the cultural background of the authors. (RS)

Describes a study in which comprehensive bibliographies and related literatures were compared by clustering indices, Bradford multipliers, bibliograph slopes, and reference scattering coefficients. It is concluded that the clustering index has the potential for being a useful tool in comparing the intensity of clustering of different literatures.…

States that the books remembered most vividly and most fondly are the ones that go beyond the bounds of ordinary existence. Strives to offer adolescents, in books written by the author, a chance to experience something outside their normal routine. (MG)

Discusses the Native American literary renaissance that began in 1968, and introduces a survey of 175 books published since then by American Indians and Eskimos. Clarifies usage of "American Indian,""American Indian literature," and "Native American." Examines literary criticism of contemporary Native American…

Traces Hemingway's development as an author/journalist, beginning with his career as a high school journalist, through his tenure with the "Kansas City Star," and finally as an author of fiction. Presents some of Hemingway's own reflections on the relationship between fiction and journalism. (PA)

Examines the development of multicultural literature for children and youth in the mid-20th century in the light of feminist theory. Phases of curricular revision are described; and the works of four white women writers, Florence Crannell Means, Ann Nolan Clark, Marguerite de Angeli, and Lois Lenski, are reviewed. (Contains 71 references.) (LRW)

Discussion of issues concerning the protection of artists' and authors' rights focuses on moral rights. Highlights include copyright; intellectual property protection; new technologies, especially multimedia; the example of digital photography; examples of previous cases; and the Visual Artists Rights Act of 1990. (Contains 24 references.) (LRW)