From: Donna L. Vukelich <dlvukelich>
Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2003 19:10:31 -0600

I think that the crucial thing about a number of the books mentioned is that they humanize children who are part of the very cultures that our country is so actively working to demonize ...

I would not force such books on any child, of course, but have had children (both my own sons and others) ask for books along these lines...


Donna V.


At 09:02 AM 3/18/2003 -0500, Amy Krahn wrote:

  Many thanks to Monica for voicing her concerns. As has been discussed on this and other list-servs, bibliotherapy is a risky business. With media coverage being what it is, why assume that children need to hear
 more about war? Instead, perhaps we should focus on finding ways to provide a diversion from the worries and fears and ever present war talk. Find some funny books and give these kids a break and a reason to laugh out loud!!


Amy
Received on Tue 18 Mar 2003 07:10:31 PM CST