Children's Literature: A Resistance to the Market and an Engine of Wonder
2025-01-31
This essay explores the evolution and importance of children's literature. From its origins as moral instruction manuals to today's imaginative and diverse works, children's literature has moved beyond regulating children to focusing on their real needs and imaginations. The author argues that great children's literature not only brings joy but also cultivates critical thinking, moral awareness, and a deep understanding of the world, offering a bulwark against negativity and ultimately serving as an engine of wonder and hope.