Should We Burn Babar? - Essays on Children's Literature and the Power of Stories (Paperback, Revised)

A new edition of the prizewinning educator's thoughts on the politics of children's literature, including a new essay written for this volume.
In "provocative and entertaining essays [that] will appeal to reflective readers, parents, and educators" ("Library Journal"), one of the country's foremost education writers looks at the stories we tell our children. Available now in a revised edition, including a new essay on the importance of "stoop-sitting" and storytelling, "Should We Burn Babar?" challenges some of the chestnuts of children's literature. Highlighting instances of racism, sexism, and condescension that detract from the tales being told, Kohl provides strategies for detecting bias in stories written for young people and suggests ways to teach kids to think critically about what they read.
Beginning with the title essay on Babar the elephant, the book includes essays on Pinocchio, the history of progressive education, and a call for the writing of more radical children's literature. As the "Hungry Mind Review" concluded, "Kohl's prescriptions for renewing our schools through the use of stories and storytelling are impassioned, well-reasoned, and readable."

General

Imprint:	The New Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	August 2007
First published:	2007
Authors:	Herbert Kohl
Dimensions:	208 x 138 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	240
Edition:	Revised
ISBN-13:	978-1-59558-130-3
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > General Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > General
LSN:	1-59558-130-8
Barcode:	9781595581303

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