I debated whether or not to create an in depth post (like usual) about the books I read this week (pictured above), but I decided not to. I wanted you, my readers, to check these books out and decide for yourself how YOU would critically approach these children literature, and how you would do that with your students, children, niece, nephew, or whoever you want to engage it with. I've talked a lot about how to critically engage with texts and view it more from a critical stance in my previous blogs that I think it would be nice and different to have my readers engage in the text and practice how to approach children's literature in a critical aspect. I have provided videos to the books that I was able to find online. Check them out, and think/reflect how you would critically engage with the texts. Click on: The Paper Bag Princess, Emmanuel's Dream, and One Plastic BagLoading Videos... Link to a summary of Book Unlce and Me (https://randomlyreading.blogspot.com/2016/12/book-uncle-and-me-by-uma-krishnaswami.htm) Remember, if you're unsure on how to critically engage with these texts, it might be good to start out with themes you noticed within each book and see if they have a connection TOGETHER. Then dig in deeper into the text by deciphering the characters in the story. Build on to that and add in ANY experiences you may have with the book(s). What makes the book so special and unique? What can we, as a society, or as educators, parents, students, children, etc. learn from these books? There is no right or wrong way to do this. All you have to do is dig into the text and fully engage in it more than just what the book is about and the message the book is carrying. Another place to start is learning about the authors and illustrators of these books. Their story will help you see how these books were inspired and created to have multiple meanings for children. Please feel free to share your critical views of ANY one of these books by commenting on this post. I would LOVE to read and hear what YOU got from these books. Enjoy and hope to read from some of you!
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