"What words can I use besides Later and after awhile?"* "Repeat Andy and he to* often." "Can't get enough action in." "Too slow at the beginning." "How can I end the story without going into a discussion about why the man was killed?" "My trouble is that I have good parts for a story in my head but when I put them down on paper I just don't get them to go together." "Building up to a climax." "I use words and then I need them again but I shouldn't use them again." "Can't shift from one period of time to another." JULIUS G. ROTHENBERG Stuyvesant High School BOOKS FOR UNDERSTANDING RACIAL AND RELIGIOUS DIFFERENCE IN AMERICA FOREWORD. Last spring the New York Public School system started a campaign within and without the schoolroom to combat the inter-racial and interreligious tensions and prejudices so evident in many school sections of the city. The object, on the part of both the teachers and the parent groups, is to instil into the children's minds the true meaning of democracy as related to the rights of minority groups, the differences in religion and race, the worth of the individual, the dangers of prejudice, and the spirit of fairness and fellowship. Several requests came to the Readers' Advisory Service of the Queens Borough Public Library for a listing of books and pamphlets bearing on these subjects which could be read with interest by both the younger and the older pupils. The present list has been made, therefore, for the pupils primarily. The books are starred according to difficulty in reading-one star means that the book is suitable for all pupils, young and old, and two stars for the older ones. To make the list even more attractive and readable, books of fiction and biography have been included. These books are to be found in the Queens Borough Public Library and many of them in the high school libraries. All of these books can be obtained in the Central Library in Jamaica, 89-14 Parsons Boulevard, and in many of the large and small branch libraries throughout the Borough of Queens. DEMOCRACY, INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY, FREEDOM, FELLOWSHIP Adamic, Louis-My America 1928-1938. 609p. 1938. A fascinating but over-long book by a gifted foreign-born writer who seeks continually to understand America. Agar, Herbert-A Time for Greatness. 301p. 1942. A vigorous and inspiring book that will help to preserve our heritage of democracy. Albjerg, M. H. & Knight, F. B.-We, the Guardians of Our Liberty; an account of the American Bill of Rights. 194+49 p. 1940. Aries, L. P.-Let's Talk It Over; a manual on our American way. 85p. 1941. Includes a discussion on Prejudice and Understanding. Bene, S. V.-America. 122p. 1944. A short, interpretive history of our country by a man who never lost confidence in its noble destiny. Bunn, Harriet-Story of Democracy. 36p. 1941. (Pamphlet.) Cousins, Norman, ed.-A Treasury of Democracy. 406p. 1942. Historical aphorisms on democracy followed by living affirmations by outstanding men and women. Coyle, D. C.-The American Way. 171p. 1938. Stimulating essays on democracy and ways of strengthening it. Griffin, A. F.-Freedom; American style. 184p. 1940. An attempt to make young readers come to conclusions of their own, as to why Americans believe in liberty. Hayes, Dorsha-The American Primer. 152p. 1941. A straightforward and simple account of what is right with America. Landis, B. Y.-Adventure in Understanding; a handbook of discussion and source materials for Protestants, Catholics and Jews. 63p. 1941. (Pamphlet.) Lawson, Robert-Watchwords of Liberty; a pageant of American quotations. 115p. 1944. Marsh, D. L.-The American Canon. 126p. 1939. A study of great American patriotic writings. Morgan, J. E.-American Citizens Handbook. Ed. 2. 413p. 1941. The ideals and purposes of our American democracy are shown through this collection of patriotic selections, poetry, song, biography. Nathanson, Jerome-Forerunners of Freedom; the re-creation of the American spirit. 175p. 1943. Excellent essays on Emerson, Whitman, W. James and John Dewey. For the serious reader. Perry, R. B.-Shall Not Perish From the Earth. 161p. 1940. This book "of clear and steady light" is a reasoned appeal to all sincere democrats to act together to defend their faith. Survey Graphic Feb. 1939, vol. 28 no. 2-Calling America. Excellent articles on: Despotism abroad, Minorities, Democracy and its challenge in a changing America. Taylor, Eva-Men Are Brothers. 112p. 1937. Written for young people with the purpose of fostering a spirit of tolerance and brotherhood. Zero Hour; a summons to the free, by S. V. Benet and others. 244p. 1940. "Six authors have united to shout and shake America's conscience awake." RACIAL AND RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE, THE FOREIGN-BORN, MINORITIES Adamic. Louis-From Many Lands. 350p. 1940. The immigrants' contribution to America through vivid biographical narrative. Alland, Alexander-American Counterpoint. 158p. 1944. A plea for tolerance and good will brought to life through the authentic pictures of 50 nationalities to whom America is home. Benedict, R. & Weltfish, G.-The Races of Mankind. 31p. 1943. Authentic facts about race bear out the Biblical teaching that all men are brothers. (Pamphlet.) Benjamin, R. S. ed.—I Am an American; by famous naturalized Americans. 176p. 1941. Distinguished naturalized citizens tell, in vital words, what it means to them to be Americans. Common Ground; a quarterly magazine. Sept. 1940-date. Vol. 1-date. The story of the meeting in America of people belonging to threescore national, racial and religious backgrounds. Corsi, Edward-In the Shadow of Liberty. 321p. 1935. A fascinating narrative told by an immigrant boy who became Commissioner of Immigration at Ellis Island. Davis-Dubois, Rachel-Get Together Americans; friendly approaches to racial and cultural conflicts through the Neighborhood-Home Festival. 182p. 1944. Eaton, A. H.-Immigrant Gifts to American Life; some experiments in appreciation of the contributions of our foreign-born citizens to American culture. 185p. 1932. Embree, E. R.-Brown Americans; the story of a tenth of a nation. 248p. 1943. Embree, E. R.-13 Against the Odds. 261p. 1944. Inspirational and informational stories of contemporary Negro leaders. Finkelstein, Louis & others-The Religions of Democracy; Judaism, Catholicism, Protestantism, in creed and life. 250p. 1941. Dedicated to the brotherhood of man, this book will remove intolerance toward the religions of others. Glick, Carl-Shake Hands With the Dragon. 327p. 1941. Merry informal introduction to our charming fellow-countrymen, the Chinese Americans. Holmes, J. H.-Through Gentile Eyes. 91p. 1938. The author is an ardent champion of racial understanding. Johnson, C. S.-To Stem This Tide; a survey of racial tension in the United States. 142p. 1943. Jordan, E. L.-Americans. 459p. 1939. A colorful and picturesque history of the people who settled America, of particular interest to young people. La Farge, Oliver-As Long as the Grass Shall Grow. 140p. 1940. An awakening social conscience is shown toward the Indians of the U. S. Landis, B. Y.-Adventure in Understanding; a handbook of discussion . . . for Protestants, Catholics and Jews. 63p. 1941. (Pamphlet.) Lazaron, M. S.-Common Ground; a plea for intelligent Americanism. 328p. 1938. A prominent rabbi pleads for racial tolerance between Christians and Jews and gives suggestions for its attainment. Lots, P. H. ed.-Rising Above Color. 112p. 1943. Character-biographies of 13 notable negroes which challenge our American democracy. MacGregor, F. M.-Twentieth Century Indians. 127p. 1941. A record in photographs and text, picturing the life of the contemporary American Indian. McLellan, M. B. and DeBonis, A. V. ed.-Within Our Gates; selections on tolerance and the foreign born of today. 304p. 1940. McWilliams, Carey-Brothers Under the Skin. 325p. 1943. A forceful plea to end racial discrimination in America. McWilliams. Carey-Prejudice, Japanese Americans; symbol of racial intolerance. 1944. Mann, Erika and Klaus-Escape to Life. 384p. 1939. Stories of famous German expatriates. Odum, H. W.-Race and Rumors of Race; challenge to American crisis. 245p. 1943. Ottley, Roi-New World A-Coming; inside black America. 364p. 1943. A tragic and stormy picture of the American Negro, written by a trained, observant reporter. Palmer, A. W.-Orientals in American Life. 212p. 1934. Filled with interesting facts, vividly told, about our Oriental-Americans, many of whom were born here. 1944. Intergroup preFor H. S. students. Powdermaker, Hortense-Probing Our Prejudices. judices as they affect the individual and society. Raper, A. F. and Reid, Ira-Sharecroppers All. 281p. 1941. An honest American picture of labor conditions in the South which is a challenge to democracy. Rollins, Charlemae-We Build Together; a readers guide to negro life and literature for elementary and high school use prepared for The National Council of Teachers of English. 47p. 1941. (Pamphlet.) Saenger, Gerhart-Today's Refugees; tomorrow's citizens. 286p. 1941. “For the person who really wants to know what our refugee population is like and how it has reacted to the shock of cultural and occupational displacement, no better book could be recommended. Samuel, Maurice-The World of Sholom Aleichem. 331p. 1943. A picture of life in the Jewish Pale in Southern Russia in the late 19th century. Valentin. H. M.-Anti-Semitism Historically and Critically Examined. 324p. 1936. A thoughtful and scholarly study. Wise, J. W. and Levinger, L. J.-Mr. Smith, Meet Mr. Cohen. 182p. 1940. An attempt to introduce the American Jew to his Gentile neighbor. Wittke, C. F.-We Who Built America; the saga of the immigrant. 547p. 1939. The part the immigrant has played from colonial times to the present. BIOGRAPHY; LIVES OF GREAT DEMOCRATS AND FOREIGN-BORN AMERICANS Baker, N. B.-He Wouldn't Be King; the story of Simon Bolivar. 305p. 1941. Biography of the great South American patriot, soldier and statesman, whose courageous leadership assured his country of freedom from Spain. Beard, A. E. S.-Our Foreign-Born Citizens; what they have done for America. 448p. 1939. Sketches of famous Americans who came to the U. S. as immigrants. Carroll, M. T.-Man Who Dared to Care. 217p. 1942. James Edward Oglethorpe, the founder of Georgia, was ever the champion of his fellowmen, especially the weak, oppressed, and unfortunate. Christowe, Stoyan-This Is My Country. 320p. 1938. In simple sensitive language this Macedonian-born American tells the story of his early life and the long trek which has brought him to his present affirmation. Cottler, Joseph-Champions of Democracy. 310p. 1936. The stories of twelve Americans who loved their country: Roger Williams. Susan B. Anthony, Judge Holmes, Jane Adams and others. Daugherty, S. M.-Way of an Eagle. 352p. 1941. Thomas Jefferson, gentleman, architect, scholar, statesman, and true democrat, becomes a living person in this book. DuBois, W. E. Burghardt-Dusk of Dawn; the life of a negro educator, editor and writer, a leader of his people in the fight against racial intol erance. Eaton, Jeanette-Leader by Destiny; George Washington, man and patriot. 402p. 1938. An excellent biography of George Washington, showing his gradual change from Tory to patriot and his unswerving devotion to the ideal of freedom. Gray, E. J.-Penn. 298p. 1938. A vivid biography of William Penn, who renounced wealth and position to become a Quaker and who founded the Quaker colony in Pennsylvania. Grebanier, F. V.-American Giant; Walt Whitman and his times. 341p. 1941. A full length biography of the American "poet of democracy", possessing the quality of humanness. Gumpert, Martin-First Papers; with pref. by Thomas Mann. 310p. 1941. An engaging picture of America written by a distinguished German emigre. Hall, Anna-Nansen. 185p. 1940. A fine biography of this great explorer, scientist and statesman, significant because of his effort to establish peace among nations. Holt, Rackham-George Washington Carver. 342p. 1943. The story of a distinguished scientist and a great soul who devoted his life to improving conditions among his own people in the South. Johnson, J. W.-Along This Way; the autobiography of James Weldon John- |