The story "The Biscuit Eater" and the two films made from it can be used as a paradigm of the image of blacks in works made by whites. However, unlike those of 1940, reviewers of the 1972 Disney film were critical of every racially insensitive nuance, representing progress in racial awareness. (Author/GC)

The writer's role in making motion pictures was evaluated from the days of silent movies to present cinema. (RK)

This article reviews the development of the literature of science fiction and fantasy since the mid-19th century. Diversity of topics is a remarkable characteristic of this writing. An annotated reading list is included. (GC)

This article is divided into two parts. The first part presents data on the quantity of one-study journal publishing in the field of education. The second part makes an attempt to assess the quality of one-study journal publishing in contrast to cumulative publishing. (Author/AM)

Notes that Douglass's autobiography has been most often studied in the last, longest, and most complete version of 1892 but argues that the 1845 narrative should be of interest to students of American literary history. (AM)

This survey of journal editors reports data on several procedural areas that may affect objective editorial judgments: "sponsored submissions,""inside track submissions," and back region communication. The data presented help raise critical issues and discussion of their ethical implications. (Author/LBH)

Presents an overview of the language and literature of California, and particularly of Los Angeles. Describes the social context and work of the following writers: Bret Harte, Henry Dana Jr., Jack London, Ambrose Bierce, Gertrude Atherton, Helen Hunt Jackson, Frank Norris, John Steinbeck, Mary Austin, and others. Also discusses minority literature…

Encourages counselors to write for publication. Provides guidelines for developing a writers' support group to provide encouragement and understanding for personal and professional growth in writing. Includes group tasks for helping members submit work for publication. (ABB)

Examines a book for children written by Farley Mowat, one of Canada's most popular and respected adult authors and a supporter of animal's and native's rights. (NKA)

Analyzes depictions of female characters in twentieth century African literature. Finds that most male African writers have described women from a detached, half-amused point of view, and have treated traits of individualism with little sympathy. Women writers, on the other hand, have created portraitures of greater authenticity and vitality. (KH)

Increasing attention to women writers and to Latin American literature has helped focus attention on Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, a nun who produced some of the most important poetry and prose of the 1600s. Her greatness is seen in the abundance, variety, and excellence of her writing. (Author/MSE)

Black people and woman are culturally disenfranchised in that they are not aware of many Black and female writers. Clarissa Scott Delaney has gone unnoticed. She was a Black poet who studied at Wellseley College and refused to be intimidated by the racism there. Four of her poems are included. (VM)

Attempts to clarify the processes the author utilized when plotting the writing of a children's book. (MS)

Discusses Patricia Wrightson's development as a writer of children's novels and her unique contributions to Australian literature. Highlights characters and/or primary points of interest in her works, especially her Hans Christian Anderson Medal winner, "A Little Fear." (SD)

Describes how a teacher's contact with a published author, an interview and subsequent research into that author's work, stimulates students' interest in the author, provides crediblity for the teacher, and generates material for publication. (NH)