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From: Tessa Michaelson <tmichaelson>
Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 11:20:08 -0500
Since this discussion launched, I have appreciated the conversation and connections on the topic. Many titles have been suggested as standouts and I hope to compile a list of books to share at the conclusion of our discussion,.
It is clear that the topic of bullying, teasing, and relational aggression has many dimensions for children, their classrooms, homes and communities. Indeed, the topic is relevant to the adult world in regard to relationships as well as issues of power in the larger society. It seems that for both children and adults, discussion of this topic taps into deep emotional roots and histories. For me, my interest in this topic stems directly from experiences as a teen and my desire to find both solace and solutions in books.
When selecting books on this topic for children, how should the quality be evaluated? If books offer somewhat unrealistic conclusions, are they still valid? If books address the issue with truthfulness, but are not examples of strong literature, are they recommendable? Returning to the origins of this thread, how do you respond to books that "range from purposeful and pointed to highly literary in style" and
"span the spectrum from lighthearted to grave"?
Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 11:20:08 -0500
Since this discussion launched, I have appreciated the conversation and connections on the topic. Many titles have been suggested as standouts and I hope to compile a list of books to share at the conclusion of our discussion,.
It is clear that the topic of bullying, teasing, and relational aggression has many dimensions for children, their classrooms, homes and communities. Indeed, the topic is relevant to the adult world in regard to relationships as well as issues of power in the larger society. It seems that for both children and adults, discussion of this topic taps into deep emotional roots and histories. For me, my interest in this topic stems directly from experiences as a teen and my desire to find both solace and solutions in books.
When selecting books on this topic for children, how should the quality be evaluated? If books offer somewhat unrealistic conclusions, are they still valid? If books address the issue with truthfulness, but are not examples of strong literature, are they recommendable? Returning to the origins of this thread, how do you respond to books that "range from purposeful and pointed to highly literary in style" and
"span the spectrum from lighthearted to grave"?
-- Tessa Michaelson, Librarian Cooperative Children's Book Center School of Education University of Wisconsin-Madison 4290 Helen C. White Hall 600 N. Park St Madison, WI 53706 Phone: 608-890-1332 FAX: 608-262-4933 tmichaelson at education.wisc.edu http://www.education.wisc.edu/ccbc/Received on Thu 20 Mar 2008 11:20:08 AM CDT
