Author: Maud Smulders
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Counting Down to Christmas with Children’s Literature
The Christmas season has started! These five Advent calendar books will help you joyfully count…
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The Agentic Child: The Dichotomy of Curiosity and Safety in Van de Vendel’s Vosje (2018)
While Van de Vendel and Tolman’s Vosje (2018) is widely praised for its luminous illustrations…
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From Wicked Witch to Odd Friend: Witches in Children’s Literature
From evil, child-eating women in candy houses to friends and healers. Witches have been covered…
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Spooky Season Coloring Pages
Need a break from your responsibilities or want to let out your creativity? These two…
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Watch and learn: 5 simple activities to improve children’s film literacy
Film literacy may sound like an intimidating skill to learn, but it can be crucial…
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Confused, hypersexual or invisible: Bisexuality in YA novels
The majority of bisexual representation is, simply said, worrying. Many authors still commonly fall back…
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Blood, Cramps, and Doctors: Menstrual Disorders in YA Novels
Shame and taboos make it difficult for a young menstruator to figure out what is…
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Pretty in Pixels: From Doll Play to Influencer Culture
Social media has influenced children’s animation. Doll brands started to include social media platforms and…
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