Children's literature

CLASSROOM LIBRARY COLLECTION Rachael Potter Daytona State College Author Note: This paper was prepared for LAE 4314 Children’s Literature taught by Dr. Betty Green. As a DSC Falcon, I give my word that this work is my own and that I have neither given nor received unauthorized help. Abstract This paper presents a collection of books for the 1st grade classroom. A theme and standard were chosen along with seven books fitting into different literary genres. The pre-service teacher gives…

An Imbalance in Children’s Literature Bedtime stories are music to kid’s ears. The image of being in bed and reading or hearing a story be read brings back warm and familiar feeling into mind. These stories often are the first exposure young children have to society and gender roles. The stories children hear growing up and read in classrooms have a large impact on their views of male and female’s behavior and roles in society. In viewing, Caldecott Medal-winning picture books over the past…

Authenticity and accuracy is one approach to ethnic representation in children’s literature that truly challenged me. While looking over the key terms and controversies, before reading further into the discussion, I tried to answer the questions presented to me. “What counts as authentic representation? To what extent is authenticity possible? Who determines whether a text or textual element is authentic or not? How do authenticity and accuracy affect the meaning or composition of texts?” (359)…

Prior to taking this class, I knew what diversity was but didn’t realize how much it significance it holds within children’s literature. Over the semester I’ve learned that it is important to represent different cultures without stereotyping in children’s literature. It is important to help children gain a variety of perspectives and see diverse characters being represented while reading and being read to. The textbook for the class states (pg 106) that the influential adults in a child’s life…

Literacy Rollercoaster Every young student gets excited for the book fair, even if they don’t like reading, there are lots of fun erasers and pencils to look at or get. I was one of those kids that gazed at the book catalog to create a wishlist of books. I wanted every single book, the scary books, funny books, even comics. The book fair is what blossomed my love for books and reading. I loved how the books were presented and displayed. I got so psyched to read the new books they had to offer.…

A girl sat on the edge of her bed reading a book while the sun slowly set on the far horizon. Suddenly, she involuntarily let out a little squeal of delight and clutched the book to her chest, giggling all the while. If someone had seen her at that moment, they would have thought her strange—but her actions seem justifiable, for she had just found an allusion to one of her favorite books. Authors frequently use allusions to make appropriate comparisons; also, it acts as a delicious egg hunt for…

Like Huck states in book, “Children’s books have always reflected the general social and human values of a society, so it is not surprising that they are also scrutinized for implied attitudes or biases of that society” (Huck, p.205), no one can promise that there are no bias or stereotyping…

C. S. Lewis, a well-known author and apologist, is best known by people of all ages for his seven volume series entitled it “Prince Caspian”. As Lewis wrote about the land of Narnia, an imaginary world visited by children of this world, he had two obvious purposes: to entertain the readers and to suggest analogies of the Christian faith. Although some feel that his stories are violent, Lewis is successful at using fiction to open people's' hearts to accepting Christ as their Savior because he…

E.B. White’s children’s novel Charlotte’s Web encapsulates a trifecta of distinctive features. The bildungsroman work accomplishes the tasks of telling a great story, educating the young, and catering to the moral, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs of children, from within the story and out. White captures appropriate progression and maturation, especially through the protagonists Wilbur and Fern. To Love and To Be Loved A child’s need for love is based on security and it is…

you choose. You're on your own, and you know what you know. And you are the guy who'll decide where to go.” ("BrainyQuote"). Geisel had some experience making cartoons for PM Magazine during WW2 about politics, which is sometimes dipped into his children's books. Geisel did not become popular fast but he was willing to put in the time and dedication to be where he ended…