Describes the novels of Chris Crutcher--vital works which deal with young men, sports, and growing up. Points out the connections between Crutcher's background and his work. (ARH)

Discusses various authors' experiences before student groups in school programs. (EL)

Examines a group of young adult novels written by American Jewish authors to support claim that they have helped establish the irreverent, lively tone characteristic of contemporary literature for young adults. Also discusses definitions of Jewish humor; the use of Jewish places, names, and words; discussion and wordplay; and stereotypes. (EM)

The federal government disperses funds to writers by supporting deserving literary magazines. Not one black-edited or black-oriented publication is among those chosen, a situation representative of the racism operating in the literary world. (LHW)

Discusses the perceptions of children and how they differ from those of adults. (FL)

Interviews W.P. Kinsella about his views on a number of subjects, including how he began his career as an author, how he creates his stories, and why students should study modern writing. (DF)

"Counselor Education and Supervision" originated in 1961. Changes in content of the ensuing 25 volumes are indicative of the evolution of the profession. The content of the articles was analyzed, producing 51 categories and five cross-referenced categories. Data on authors and type of counselor for whom the article was written were gathered.…

There have been 1,141 authors representing 382 agencies who have contributed to volumes 0 through 25 of "Counselor Education and Supervision." Reports and acknowledges the major individual contributors and institutional sources of works published in the journal. (Author/ABB)

Crosby Bonsall, a prolific author-illustrator for young readers, comments on many topics related to writing, illustrating, and young children's initial independent encounters with print in books. (HOD)

Examines research work done on how writers think as they compose in nonacademic settings and relates their findings to reading instruction. (HOD)

Comparison of Catholic biography in the 1950s and 1980s highlights prominent titles and publishers. Biographies as a segment of history of the Church in the United States, the author's writing of the biography of DuBourg, and the history of DuBourg's three decades in the American Catholic Church are noted. (EJS)

Suggests putting student writers in touch with publishing nonfiction writers by having them write critiques of an author's article, then sending the critique to the author for his or her response. (HTH)

Explores the extent to which technology has affected creation and production in modern poetry and concludes that originality of expression has not been lost in the medium of newsprint or advertising text. (DF)

Examines the Christian, humanist, and romantic dimensions of "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson. (HOD)

Describes the University of Virginia's writer-in-residence program's gradual shift from an emphasis on the writer as a temporary guest of the university to an emphasis on the writer as a regular full-time faculty member. Sees the growth of creative writing degree programs as a major factor in the change. (DMM)