The subject of Children’s Literature affects everyone. We are told that reading books about being kind or not being a bully will help us to be kind and not be a bully. However, there are numerous childrens’ books condoning every vice known to man. And, those are supposed to leave children unscathed.

Perhaps we need to start looking BETWEEN THE COVERS.

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WHAT IS "BETWEEN THE COVERS?"

Parents may glance at the book covers of the books their children are reading, but do they open the book and look inside?

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AUDIO SEX FOR KIDS?

Books with explicit sexual content are marketed to children, but did you know that many of these books are available in an audio format?

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WAKING UP! (PART 2)

Are our children being dumbed-down? Can analyzing reading level metrics help answer that question?

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WAKING UP! (PART 1)

Parents are alarmed about the sexual content of many current children's books. Would they be surprised to learn that this isn't a new phenomenon?

 

 

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Between the Covers

  • What were children reading in 1900?
  • What’s a “controlled” vocabulary?
  • What do reading levels really mean?
  • Is profanity used in young adult books?
  • What are books for “reluctant readers?”
  • What are adult books for teens?
  • How are books used to create youth activists?
  • What is censorship and who are the censors?
  • How is Christianity portrayed in children’s books?
  • Are book descriptions and reviews reliable?

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