There has been a recent surge in the popularity of youth fantasy books; this can be partially attributed to the popularity of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. Librarians and others who recommend books to youth are having a difficult time suggesting other fantasy books to those who have read the Harry Potter series and want to read other similar…

Lists ten common flaws found in reading workbooks, kits, and other materials and provides examples of each drawn from specific commercially-prepared materials. (TO)

Discusses the use of racial stereotyping in children's books and describes one evaluative process that increases awareness of such stereotyping. Three bibliographies listing children's books about black people and culture are listed. (TO)

Context in this article is the victimization of teacher's in their purchase of textbooks. (RK)

The procedure for selecting books for literature courses in the student-centered curriculum of Rochester, Michigan, public schools consists of ten primary steps. (SJ)

Author feels that, in the period between the child beginning to master the skill of reading and his becoming a confident, independent reader, it is important for the teacher to help in the selection of books for him. (Author/JB)

Concerned with the complexity and the inherent paradoxes of the idea of intellectual freedom as applied to young people of high school age (13 to 18 years). (NH)

In building the young adult book collection, the emphasis should be for quality of text and format as well as appeal, level of difficulty, and developmental and curricular uses. (NH)

a rehash of the "Great Debate" between Jeanne Chall and the proponents of basal readers for teaching beginner's reading. (NH)

Using the Stratmeyer Syndicate's practices as an example, criticizes methods employed in writing series" children's books. (RD)

A critical compendium review of 12 currently available translations/editions of Beowulf." (SW)

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

The selection of appropriately simple and authentic reading materials for high school Russian classes is discussed in light of the temporal and lexical constraints of that instructional level. Teachers are warned against overly ambitious materials and analysis when language learning, not literature appreciation, is the primary objective. (MSE)

Discusses the use of standardized reading lists in graduate programs in French in the U.S. Provides lists of titles and statistical information so faculty and students in graduate programs may compare lists and general trends. (EKN)