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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1983

Page

31

Students judge books in Irving panel for Children’s Choices

In Irving, sixth graders at Sam Houston Junior High read new children’s titles and vote for favorites in the national Children’s Choices program. The project, run by the International Reading Association and the Children’s Book Council, aims to guide librarians in selecting books and to encourage critical, engaged reading among 2,000 district students.

Sam Houston Junior High School Irving International Reading Association of Newark Del International Reading Association Children’s Book Council Children’s Choices ISD Lankford Ann Stowe Sam Houston Courtney Bowie Courtney A.J. Herrera A.J

Back to basics: Miss Stevenson in a doomed reading crusade

A biting monologue mocks an idealized teaching mandate demanding omnipresent duties from a single teacher. It lists endless responsibilities from health to civics, safety, nutrition, literacy, and even policing social issues. The piece ends with a rueful dismissal of desire to teach reading.

Miss Stevenson

Dear Abby column tips and reader letters mix

Abigail Van Buren shares teen and parent guidance with tips from a 15 year old girl on being a great mom. Readers add observations on holiday subscriptions and a wife’s note about her husband chatting with the TV.

Abby Joe Karen Terri Long Island L. Inseattle P.O Hollywood Calif

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