The Value of the Children’s Picture Book
Among the many genres of literature, picture books are often viewed as inferior. It is a common misconception that picture books offer no significant intellectual benefits…
Children’s Books as “Windows, Mirrors, and Sliding Glass Doors”: The Importance of Local Stories in the Life of a Child
In the summer of 1990, Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop used the famous allegory of “windows, mirrors, and sliding glass doors” concerning children’s literature. She explained that children’s books can be…
