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Learning About Mental Health Issues and How to Deal With Them Through Children’s Literature

By Allycia Susanti, Museum of Childhood Ireland In recent years, the topic of mental health has received more attention because it’s gotten more recognition as a crucial part of human well-being and productivity, not only for adults but also for children. After all, adults are not the only ones who would benefit from having the… Continue reading Learning About Mental Health Issues and How to Deal With Them Through Children’s Literature

Philippa Craven’s Beatrix Potter Books

Helen Beatrix Potter (28th of July 1866 to 22nd of December 1943 )was an English writer, illustrator, scientist, and conservationist. She is best known for the delightful series of children’s books which she wrote and illustrated. The books feature animals. The Tale of Peter Rabbit was her first commercially published work in 1902. Her books, including… Continue reading Philippa Craven’s Beatrix Potter Books

Queer Representations in Children’s Literature: A Brief Look at Recent Decades

By Allycia Susanti and Sukma Kirani Agna Throughout the years, there has been no shortage of literature or story books written for children. Although there are considerably fewer children’s books that feature queer characters or talk about what life is like for people who are part of the LGBTQ community, more and more LGBTQ-centric children’s… Continue reading Queer Representations in Children’s Literature: A Brief Look at Recent Decades