Discusses Miss Hayw ood's life and publications; illustrated. (SW)

A series of video tapes called, Profiles in Literature," are being made under the sponsorship of the Free Library of Philadelphia and Temple University's College of Education. The purpose of this series is to assemble an archive of interviews with prominent authors of children's books and use it to stimulate reading. (Author/NH)

A humorous depiction of a class discussion of "Up from Slavery"; part of the author's forthcoming book, "Miss LePage and the Classics." (Editor/RD)

A paper presented at Workshop on Women in Children's Literature at annual convention of Modern Language Association of America (New York, December 27, 1970). (Editor)

Discusses the life and art of the illustrator-author, Leonard Weisgard. (SW)

The computer and videotex are opening up new markets for writers and helping to create new journalistic styles. In the future, readers may discover exciting new sources and kinds of articles, stories, and books. What is happening to the writer's craft suggests ways in which other fields may also be transformed. (AM)

A writer of children's books, the author moves from a discussion of "Gates of Excellence" by Katherine Paterson to a personal statement of his own sense of direction as a writer. (HOD)

Presents a professional writer and writing teacher's ideas on writing and the writing process. (JL)

Presents an interview with an author who has written many children's books, covering her life and opinions on writing, writing for children, and teaching writing. (JL)

An author of books for young adults traces his experiences from a beginning teacher going through several changes in jobs to his emergence as a writer. Discusses the ways in which those experiences have shaped his works. (FL)

Betsy Byars, author of more than 15 children's books, comments upon her life and work, stressing the potent impact of childhood experience on her writing. (HOD)

Reviews the works of children's author M. B. Goffstein. Discusses her use of the theme of friendship. (FL)

Notes that children would learn much more from stories if they were allowed to relax, enjoy a story, and discover what it is they want or need from books. (HOD)

Reports on what one writer went through to produce a short story. Notes the patience and perseverance that writers must have in order to create their works. (RL)