The Readability Level of the Newberry Award Books and the National Book Awards for Children, 1969-1975

Author

Marilyn R. Wood, University of Northern Iowa

Availability

Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Abstract

So many conflicting opinions have been advanced about the popularity of the Newbery books with children, the grade level they are best suited for, and the value of encouraging children to read these books. The National Book Awards for Children have caused less controversy, perha.ps because they have not been around as long. Yet, the same erit1c1sms and comments could be made about these books also.

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Year of Submission

1975

Degree Name

Master of Arts

Department

Department of Library Science

First Advisor

Leah Hiland

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Date Original

7-16-1975

Object Description

1 PDF file (iii, 58 pages)

Copyright

©1975 Marilyn R. Wood

Recommended Citation

Wood, Marilyn R., "The Readability Level of the Newberry Award Books and the National Book Awards for Children, 1969-1975" (1975). Graduate Research Papers. 4113.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/grp/4113