Understanding the Child Reader

Historically, children’s literature has been considered an inherently moral enterprise, but shouldn’t children deserve the same literary complexity, invitation to interpret, and opportunity to imagine when reading? Join children’s book authors Antonio Michael Downing, Nan Forler, and Mahak Jain as they discuss the purpose children’s books serve, exploring emotional truths and ambiguity in children’s literature, and the importance of understanding and respecting the child reader. Moderated by Jennifer Harris.