Some of my best friends are books

BOOK REVIEW (Davidson Institute) - From the back cover of Some of my best friends are books by Judith Wynn Halsted: Part One offers updated background information on the emotional and intellectual needs of children of high ability. Part Two describes typical reading patterns, the need for reading guidance, and how to discuss books with young readers. Part Three is an annotated bibliography of over 300 books carefully selected to be useful in promoting intellectual and emotional development of high ability youngsters from pre-school throu ...

Appropriate Content for Gifted Readers

This article is a useful tool for determining material for gifted students that is appropriate both in challenge and in content. ...

Guiding the Gifted Reader

This article by Judith Wynn Halsted discusses the role of reading in the educational development of gifted students. The author states that it is important to "consider their intellectual and emotional development in light of reading and literature. ...