My work involves travel, usually on airplanes and most every
time I get asked the same question; Why
are you reading a book for children? After explaining that I work in the
field of children’s literature I quickly add “But I read children’s books
because they are really good, I like them!”
My fondness for children’s book comes from a love of a good
story well told but when it comes to books for children, I also believe they
serve an important purpose. They help children see and understand themselves
and the world. Meeting characters you
identify and emphasize with gives one a sense of place in the world, of
belonging.
That is reason enough to be an advocate of reading to
children, which is the first step in
helping a child become a
lifelong reader.
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