From: Claudia Pearson <pearsoncrz>
Date: Fri, 24 Jul 2009 08:23:57 -0500

> The main part of the quote that stood out for me was this part:
>
> He reads for his own pleasure rather than to impart knowledge or correct
the opinions of others. Above all, he is guided
> by an instinct to create for himself, out of whatever odds and ends he
can come by, some kind of whole.
>
> For me, that IS the Child reader. The adult reader may do this, but
brings other 'baggage' to the table.
>
> Jim E.
>

At what point do you think children begin to apply the lessons they have learned from life or from other readings, comparing this story with other stories they have read for generic consistency, this hero with the one they last read about, this dad or mom with their dad or mom?

It may be an error to assume children bring no baggage to their reading or that they read only for pleasure.

Claudi
Received on Fri 24 Jul 2009 08:23:57 AM CDT