Excerpts from Books and Articles


From "Reflections of Change: Children's literature since 1945", page x, Sandra L. Beckett, Greenwood Press, 1997

"The demarginalization and emancipation of children's literature has led to a
broadening of horizons, in content as well as in form. During the last half-century,
children's literature has gradually freed itself of many of the traditional restrictions,
and the rigid moral codes and taboos, that had long governed it. It now offers authors
and readers the wide range of topics addressed in adult fiction, including
philosophical, political, sociocultural, and economic issues. The boundaries of children's literature are shifting."

From "Science Fiction, Children's Literature, and Popular Culture: Coming of Age in Fantasyland", Book by Gary Westfahl; Greenwood Press, 2000

"While one cannot be entirely pleased by the profusion of films, television programs, juvenile series books, computer games, music videos, and merchandise that draw upon the conventions and imagery of science fiction, I would argue that today's children's literature and popular culture
have generally become livelier, more variegated, and more imaginative due to the successful invasions of science fiction and fantasy.

From an article, Title: "Children's Literature for Developing Good Readers and Writers in Kindergarten." Contributors: Seung-Yoeun Yoo - author. Journal Title: Education. Volume: 118. Issue: 1. Publication Year: 1997. Page Number: 123+. COPYRIGHT 1997 Project Innovation; COPYRIGHT 2002 Gale Group

"Children's literature can help fulfill the purpose of an early childhood education which is to develop in young children social, emotional, cognitive, linguistic, and physical skills. In other words, a child is encouraged to develop as a whole child.



From a website http://childrensbooks.about.com/od/forparents/a/resolutions.htm

10 Resolutions for Parents 
To help you raise children who love books and reading

1. Read aloud to your children every day.

2. Get a library card.

3. Take your children to the library once a week.

4. Discuss children's books with your children.

5. Take your children to storytimes, author visits, and other public programs.

6. Buy books that you know will interest your child.
A chapter book from a favorite series, a reference book on a subject of interest, a good quality hardbound version of a favorite book - all of these make great gifts. The trick is to know your children's interests and which books they have, and have not, already read.

7. Create a comfortable reading space for your child.

8. Visit the Web sites of favorite authors and illustrators.

9. Once a week, cook together using a children's cookbook.

10. Buy your children a good dictionary and use it regularly.