The power of literature goes deeper than its ability to facilitate literacy skills development. Heading down my own research path to explore its transformative power, the work of Hoggan and Cranton (2014) highlighted the capacity of literature to reveal new and diverse perspectives, foster critical reflection and also promote and facilitate change. This was an […]
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1.1a – Children’s Literature Definition
Children’s literature is a diverse and subjective concept, yet commonalities in various definitions suggest it involves reading material written primarily for, or widely read by, children from early years to adolescence. It has the capacity to engage children in shaping their understanding of personal experiences, emotions and the world around them through language and story. […]