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booksofafeather) wrote2011-03-05 05:11 pm
booksofafeather) wrote2011-03-05 05:11 pm
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From the reviewer: Children's books
I know that some people who look at this collection will think: why are there so many children's books? It's true, I mostly have been reading books meant for children or young adults, and there are some books that are for very young ages. Probably younger than any people reading this list. You can look at the list of books I have to review... it's a mixture, but a lot of them are children's. So why don't I review more adult books?
I could say that it's because children should learn about these ideas early, especially if they grow up in a house with otherkin, multiples, etc.... That's a little true... But that's not really why.
I could say that it's because it's shorter to read those books, so I can finish more of them quickly, and let everyone know about a large number of books. That's a little true... But that's not really why.
I could say that it's because I think everyone should be able to read a good children's book, and if the message is good, it's suitable for everyone, even if it's a simple story. That's a little true... But that's not really why.
I could say that it's... because I can't read longer books ^^; But no, my reading is fine. My writing is worse. But I can read okay. Just joking ^^;;
No... the real reason... is that these are the books I find! When I search for stories about flight, in the library catalogue, or when I ask my friends... this is what I get. Because this is what is there. Even though flight and the dream of flight endures through the ages, inspires many philosophies, and many winged people are adults of course, dreams of flight are seen as for children.
And because we don't treat "children's things" seriously, that means we think they are not serious dreams, or hopes, or wants, or experiences.
Sadly this will probably continue. So, if you don't like that so many books about flight are for children, then there are two things you can do... ideally, do both....
One: realise that a good and worthy story can be in a story marked a "children's book"... and claim these books back... don't be afraid of the label... just read what makes you happy. If this is where all these stories are, then read them here! Take them seriously and write about them seriously. Help people to see that they are not bad books just because they are "children's books"... and that we are being disrespectful to children and to these stories by syaing "the stories don't have any value" (because... that's like saying they're for "people who don't have value"... which is devaluing children).
Two: write your own! ^-^ I would love to see more adult books about flight. Maybe it would be hard to sell it, because people would laugh. But you can try! What do all these books about flying teach us... if you don't jump off a cliff, you'll never soar. So be bold when you write about bold things!
I could say that it's because children should learn about these ideas early, especially if they grow up in a house with otherkin, multiples, etc.... That's a little true... But that's not really why.
I could say that it's because it's shorter to read those books, so I can finish more of them quickly, and let everyone know about a large number of books. That's a little true... But that's not really why.
I could say that it's because I think everyone should be able to read a good children's book, and if the message is good, it's suitable for everyone, even if it's a simple story. That's a little true... But that's not really why.
I could say that it's... because I can't read longer books ^^; But no, my reading is fine. My writing is worse. But I can read okay. Just joking ^^;;
No... the real reason... is that these are the books I find! When I search for stories about flight, in the library catalogue, or when I ask my friends... this is what I get. Because this is what is there. Even though flight and the dream of flight endures through the ages, inspires many philosophies, and many winged people are adults of course, dreams of flight are seen as for children.
And because we don't treat "children's things" seriously, that means we think they are not serious dreams, or hopes, or wants, or experiences.
Sadly this will probably continue. So, if you don't like that so many books about flight are for children, then there are two things you can do... ideally, do both....
One: realise that a good and worthy story can be in a story marked a "children's book"... and claim these books back... don't be afraid of the label... just read what makes you happy. If this is where all these stories are, then read them here! Take them seriously and write about them seriously. Help people to see that they are not bad books just because they are "children's books"... and that we are being disrespectful to children and to these stories by syaing "the stories don't have any value" (because... that's like saying they're for "people who don't have value"... which is devaluing children).
Two: write your own! ^-^ I would love to see more adult books about flight. Maybe it would be hard to sell it, because people would laugh. But you can try! What do all these books about flying teach us... if you don't jump off a cliff, you'll never soar. So be bold when you write about bold things!
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I think that it's true, a lot of stories should be learnt early. No time to wait for adulthood. But it would be good if the world would see that "needing to learn it as early as you can" doesn't mean "after then it is useless"... maybe these books should be labelled as "things you absolutely need to know early", and "things you can wait some time to know"... maybe they would have moe respect.
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