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Children’s Literature That Reflects and Expands Young Minds

Greg Soros argues that children’s books must function as both mirrors and windows, reflecting young readers lived experiences while offering clear sightlines into lives different from their own. In a recent feature in Walker Magazine, Greg Soros framed literature for children as a practical tool for empathy and identity formation, urging authors, illustrators, and publishers to prioritize authentic representation. Soros emphasizes that...