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Wide Open Windows
Canadian School Reader, the cover of which portrays a typical scene of childhood innocence, with two children and a puppy peering out the window onto a natural scene.
Why Children Read the Comics
Students from all levels of education are interviewed to determine why they were interested in comics.
What Parents Don't Know About Comic Books
A magazine article written by Wertham. He argues that juvenile delinquency is becoming more prevalent and violent due to the popularity of comics with children.
What Adults Think of Comics as Reading for Children
Presents the results of a survey given to adults about what they thought of comic books.
Urge Parents to Make Better Choice of Children's Books
Discusses a speech given by Miss Olive Flaherty, a professional reviewer of children's books. She claims that parents should encourage their children to read exciting travel books and mystery stories so as to foster a love for reading of "good"…
Toward Bigger and Better "Comic Mags" : I Let My Pupils Bring Funny Books to Class
A junior high teacher poses a series of questions to his students regarding their comic book preferences and purchasing habits. Some of their answers are included here.
This World of English
Provides suggestions as to how high school English teachers can more effectively teach reading and writing skills to their students. Briefly discusses Wertham and comics books, but mentions that Wertham has been discredited by other academics.
This Is Your Page: What's On Your Mind?
Published letters to the editor with short responses. Includes a letter from someone serving time in a juvenile correctional facility.
This Is Your Page: Speak Up!
Published letters to the editor. Includes letters from a high school student and a junior police officer.
This Is Your Page: Speak Up!
Published letters to the editor. Includes letters from young and old fans.