I am so blessed to be working in children’s publishing! Children’s books retain a sense of wonder and imagination that some adult fiction has put aside. Reading was a huge part of my childhood and I still can’t believe I almost discounted children’s literature when I entered the publishing industry. I’ll never forget the moment all of my doubts were chased away. The industry is as fast-paced and fickle as I’d imagined but the way a kid’s face lights up when reading a fantastic book makes it all worth it.
I read a lot of kidlit ARCs and manuscripts at work, and as I write this post I realize that most of my “for fun” reading is adult books! Time to change that. And while I’m at it, it’s time I read more kid’s books written by people of color.
Read:
The Great Wall of Lucy Wu by Wendy Wan-Long Shang
Currently reading:
Wonder by R.J. Palacio
Up Next:
Ash Mistry and the Savage Fortress by Sarwat Chadda
Want to read:
Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman
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I would be in HEAVEN if I worked in children’s publishing! You’re so lucky! :) I love children’s literature and got a passion for it as an early childhood educator for 5 years. I still love it and will lavish on the praise for books that meet my high expectations!
I didn’t read much children’s lit at all until I started blogging!
Exactly! It’s tricky but I love it. Thanks for commenting :)
That’s awesome that you work in Children’s Publishing! It’s an artform in itself to figure out the right level, language, and content suitable for each age group since they are so impressionable. I’m sure it’s fascinating. Great post!
I too read a ton of children’s lit for work (elementary teacher librarian), but my recreational reading is young adult and every so often something for adults. I enjoyed Lucy Wu, Wonder & Ash Mistry. I haven’t heard of Noughts and Crosses. I will have to chase it down. Thanks! Some of my recent favorites are here: http://readingtl.blogspot.com/2013/06/armchair-bea-childrens-literature.html