My reflection on reading this semester is as follows

Reflection of the reading the I have done so far this semester makes me smile for several reasons. 1. I can’t believe I have found a way to complete the reading load, I’ll attribute that to time management and planning.  2. I enjoyed just about all that I have read so it was time well spent while being entertained and learning.  3. I have learned so much about literature, I appreciate the exposure and use what I have been exposed to, in schools as I work with children.  As a reader of children’s literature I have learned that the stories are complex and relate to issues that adults face. I was under the impression that children’s literature revolved around fantasy or folk tales, boy was I wrong.  I have read stories that are about the children of single parent families, disabilities, death and history. I have learned that many authors are able to speak to these sensitive subjects with pictures using both elaborate photography and simple sketches.  My personal taste in regard to children’s book are chapter books.  I enjoy the books based on historic events the most.  I like how children can read many different stories based on the same historical event.  An example would be Martin Luther King’s work; many authors choose to tell the stories people who were working with King in the fight for equality and each different story in unique.

What book would be the perfect fit for me?

If an author could write a book that would be perfect for me, it would be about how a child might chose to accept or reject a religion or faith.  I have read many books that are persuasive and who’s authors are seeking to spread a faith but never I have read from a child’s perspective the challenges faced in committing or rejecting a faith life.

Books are honored with awards, and we are asked which of those awards is our personal favorite?

I have read many award winning books in the last few weeks and I cannot isolate one award over another that I would choose to follow for my reading picks.  What I can say so far into this class, is that I enjoy reading books that raise awareness for equality and fairness.  Books like “the One and Only Ivan”. I enjoy chapter books, I enjoy them because they are more complex in plot and themes as well as being richer in vocabulary.

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2 thoughts on “Reflection on Reading”

  1. I used to think that children’s books were all fun and fantasy as well. That is all my parents used to read to me as a child. I was shocked at all the lessons that have been taught through literature. It sure makes discussion of difficult topics or concepts easier for them to understand. Anywhere from what families are made of, divorce, death, friendship, bullying, disabilities, etc… I sure enjoyed reading your reflection. Keep up the good work!!

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  2. This is so key: “I have learned that the stories are complex and relate to issues that adults face.” I think many assume that a children’s book is always silly or childish. But modern children’s lit is really good to introducing difficult issues and helping children’s think about and discuss problems they have (or may have, one day). It offers the chance to relate to the characters and practice empathy.

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