The Reviewing of Controversial Juvenile Books: A Study.

Crow, Sherry R.

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ERIC Number: EJ333399

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1986

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The Reviewing of Controversial Juvenile Books: A Study.

Crow, Sherry R.

School Library Media Quarterly, v14 n2 p83-86 Win 1986

Describes a study which examined reviewers' treatment of controversial juvenile books in Booklist, Bulletin of Center for Children's Books, Horn Book, and School Library Journal. The total number of controversial books reviewed by each journal, promptness of reviews, and extent of discussion of controversial features are discussed. (MBR)

Descriptors: Book Reviews, Censorship, Childrens Literature, Content Analysis, Elementary Secondary Education, Librarians, Library Material Selection, Media Research, Media Specialists, Periodicals, School Libraries

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Media Staff; Practitioners

Language: English

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