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Peer reviewedPierson, Robert – Catholic Library World, 1987
Discussion of intellectual freedom, freedom to read, and access to information focuses on restrictions in selection of library materials. Reasons why freedom to read is deliberately restricted and implications for child development are covered. (MES)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Censorship, Child Development, Intellectual Freedom
Peer reviewedPotts, Meta – Catholic Library World, 1994
Discusses the development of literacy and the influence of parents on a child's literacy; considers the effects of illiteracy on parental involvement in schools; describes the development of the Family Literacy Programs which address parents' and children's educational needs; and explains activities at the National Center for Family Literacy.…
Descriptors: Child Development, Educational Needs, Literacy, Literacy Education
Peer reviewedFein, Linda Abby; And Others – Catholic Library World, 1987
Reports on the 1987 Drexel University/Free Library of Philadelphia Conference on Children's Literature. The edited text of the keynote address by Alvin Schwartz, "Children, Humor and Folklore," and the acceptance speech by Deborah Kogan Ray, recipient of the 1987 Drexel Citation, are included. Observations on humor from workshop sessions are…
Descriptors: Child Development, Childrens Literature, Classification, Conferences
Peer reviewedWilloughby-Herb, Sara J.; Herb, Steven L. – Catholic Library World, 1994
Discussion of children in single-parent families focuses on contributions fathers make to children's development; proposes a model for viewing fathers' roles in literacy; and suggests programs for libraries and schools to involve fathers and compensate for fathers' absences, including a bibliography of children's literature with positive male role…
Descriptors: Child Development, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Fathers
