Jesse Stuart, an author who has written poems, stories, and novels about Appalachia since the early 1930s, is interviewed in this first of a series focusing on outstanding Appalachians who have contributed to the Appalachian Region and to the nation as a whole. (NQ)

In this interview, Mr. Alexander discusses the background of The Marvelous Misadventures of Sebastian" (Dutton, 1970), winner of the National Book Award for Children's Literature. (Author)

An interview with Leo Lionni, author of children's books. (MF)

Reviews a number of children's books with major characters who are Black women or girls. Also discusses the style and work of several Black women writers of children's books. (GC)

Provides biographical information on teacher-author Chris Van Allsburg. (AEA)

Comments on the literary productivity of Harriet Adams, author of the Nancy Drew series and argues against classifying her work as quality childrens' literature. (AEA)

All 1979 issues of the "Journal of Teacher Education" are indexed by author, title, and subject. (JD)

This study compares institutional research productivity as operationally defined as the number of articles appearing each year in the "Journal of Counseling Psychology." The study attempts to identify and rank leading contributing institutions as a method of program evaluation and perceived prestige ratings. (CC)

Provides biographical information on the 1981 Newbery Award winner. (AEA)

Recounts the writing career of Laura Ingalls Wilder, the origins of her "Little House" books, and her collaboration with her daughter to have the first book published during the Depression. (HTH)

A children's author presents his views of the exceptional child in literature and libraries, with particular reference to his own writing. (CMV)

Presents recent books on creativity ranging from creativity in science and medicine to creativity and performance in industrial organizations. (RK)

Discussion of theory focuses on knowledge organization and the generation of theory and research in three specific areas: author productivity and the distribution of name headings; the work phenomenon and association with Lotka's Law; and external validity in the examination of knowledge entities. (Author/LRW)

Discussion of fractional frequency distributions of authors with a certain (fractional) number of papers focuses on the use of Lotka laws to model theoretical fractional frequency distributions with one parameter. Shows that irregular fractional frequency distributions are a consequence of Lotka's law, not breakdowns of the law. (Author/LRW)

Examines three versions of Frances Hodgson Burnett's "A Little Princess," describing how the process of rewriting the story developed Burnett's writing skill and sense of audience. (MM)