Valuable Lessons from 10 Beloved Children’s Books (We Can All Learn from); Importance of LGBTQ+ Representation in Youth Literature
Newsletter Update July 10
Hello Reader,
Hope you are enjoying your summer if you are in the Northern Hemisphere!
What are your favorite children's books from your childhood? Did they teach you valuable lessons that you still hold onto into adulthood?
Children's books are truly sacred because of their ability to teach children lessons and morals. Check out this article to learn about the messaging of some of our favorite children's books!
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Why LGBTQ+ Representation Matters in Youth Literature (and Some Book Recommendations, too!)
Have you ever read a book that accurately represents you-- or someone that you love's life circumstances or relationships? For people in the LGBTQ+ community, this is not a common reality.
LGBTQ+ representation is so important in literature, especially in YA literature, as those who read this genre are often finding themselves as they come of age.
Check out this article to learn why LGBTQ+ representation is valuable in YA literature, along with some book recommendations!
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Book Recommendation
Chances are, you read The Grapes of Wrath in high school. If you never talked about in school, or were assigned to read it and never fully committed to the long, 464 page novel, then now is the time!
The Joads are a family of farmers from the Oklahoma Dust Bowl. Facing the desperate times of the Great Depression, they embark on a journey west to California in hopes of a better life.
The trip is not easy, and when they do arrive in California, the Joads are soon met with the harsh reality of living in migrant camps, hunger, and a lack of work.
This classic novel is filled with beautiful imagery, metaphor, and symbolism, along with excellent characters. Check it out and let us know what you think!
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