The language arts program in the elementary school offers an excellent opportunity for children to discuss life's intangible basics. (JH)

Discusses the similarities between what librarians call activity bibliotherapy and psychotherapists call poetry therapy, and the need for cooperation between these professions. The interactive aspects of bibliotherapy and the need for professional training in this process are emphasized. (CLB)

Indicates that bibliotherapy can be combined with puppetry techniques to help children resolve developmental problems. Suggests that additional benefits may include appreciation for children's literature as well as increased knowledge of story structures, enhanced language fluency, and increased vocabulary. (Author/KS)

Treatment characteristics and methods were analyzed for 103 empirical studies of reading therapy, or bibliotherapy, from the United States and Canada conducted over the past two decades and retrieved from the PsychInfo database. A content analysis was performed on each study, and quantified data was reported and compared within and between two…

The United States ranked ninth among 35 nations in an international study among students in reading, as reported by the Progress in International Reading Literacy. Standards keep going up for students in reading achievement. Literature books for children must be rewritten in keeping up with the times in a demanding school and societal environment.…

Author discusses the importance of self-concepts and the bibliotherapeutic process. (RY)

Provides an individual's response to article by Dr. Paul Kay in the same issue of "RQ" regarding the use of health care information. Patron's health-related needs, the role of the librarian, the reference interview, and bibliotherapy are highlighted. Five references are listed. (EJS)

Suggests that adolescent literature should be credited with more substance and usefulness for pleasurable reading and literature instruction. (AEA)

Suggests that teachers use bibliotherapy (the use of books to help people solve problems) with those students who are struggling to cope with difficult situations. (AEA)

Presents an application by a librarian of bibliotherapeutic methods to a special education class of five seventh-grade students with poor reading skills and low self-concept. Class setting, teacher pupil interaction, class goals, and a daily log of class sessions are provided, along with an evaluation. (RAA)

Describes the use of books in treating a preschool autistic child. Both the affective and cognitive domains of development are discussed, and citations are provided for the 16 books mentioned in the treatment. (BK)

Presents recent evidence, obtained from a review of the literature on correctional treatment published since 1973, appealing the verdict that correctional rehabilitation is ineffective. There are several types of intervention programs that have proved successful with offender populations. (Author)

Discusses ways the novels of Robin Brancato help children learn about adversity and cope with hardship. (FL)

This article discusses students with terminal illnesses and the challenges teachers face in dealing with the issue of death. Classroom strategies for dealing with death are described and include using children's literature that explores death, using deaths of pets as teachable moments, and using children's films. (Contains references.) (CR)

After focusing on pedagogical skills during their fifth year of graduate study, teacher candidates at Portland State University (Oregon) take a summer course in reflective practice. Inspired by Robert Coles's ideas, the course emphasizes the teacher as character. Students read real and fictional stories about teachers' experiences to gain…