The annotated bibliography in this article focuses on the following three criteria: the books are written by authors of merit; each book contains well-developed characters who display gifted behaviors, and the stories include though-provoking problem situations, issues, or personal needs with which gifted students can identify. Thirty-four books…

Discusses challenges facing gifted girls at all levels of education, including social pressures not to appear gifted. Identifies school factors that negatively impact their education, and provides school strategies for helping gifted girls succeed, including support groups, counseling, and calling on girls in class. (CR)

The article focuses on giftedness in preschool-age children, including: the importance of early identification of giftedness, identification methods, techniques for providing a nurturing environment in the home, needs of parents of gifted children, and school programs for serving the gifted. A bibliography of relevant books and periodicals is…

The bibliography lists 101 resources dealing with creativity and creative development. Age levels range from under 12 years to adult. Approaches include "how-to" literature and technical information. Areas covered include art, advertising, problem solving, use of tools, use of materials, use of mediums, use of color, techniques, format, and…

This article describes 16 children's books that are suggested to help students develop their creative writing skills, including the use of parody, satire, similes, hyperbole, and point of view. Each book's description is accompanied by suggestions for using the book to stimulate creative writing. (DB)

This article provides bibliographic information and annotations for 13 folk tales, fables, and spoofs of folk tales. The items are felt to appeal to the quick wit of bright young students, and the adaptations of tales to other times and places acquaint students with history and culture. (JDD)

This article describes several books published by Free Spirit Publishing which help gifted students to understand their giftedness. The books deal with such issues as parental pressure, teasing of peers, perfectionism, stress, underachievement, personal autonomy, self-esteem, lying, and strategies for success in school. (JDD)