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Human Rights in Children's Literature

by Jonathan Todres

Book Details

Publisher:Oxford University Press
Published:2015-12-01
Pages:321
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

How can children grow to realize their inherent rights and respect the rights of others? In this book, authors Jonathan Todres and Sarah Higinbotham explore this question through both human rights law and children's literature. Both international and domestic law affirm that children have rights, but how are these norms disseminated so that they make a difference in children's lives? Human rights education research demonstrates that when children learn about human rights, they exhibit greater se

Our Review

This groundbreaking work bridges the critical gap between legal frameworks and childhood development by examining how children's literature can teach fundamental human rights principles. Through careful analysis of both international law and beloved children's books, the authors demonstrate how stories become powerful vehicles for conveying concepts like dignity, equality, and justice to young minds. The research reveals that when children encounter these ideas through narrative, they're more likely to internalize and act upon them in their daily lives.

What makes this approach particularly compelling is how it moves beyond abstract legal concepts to show practical implementation through familiar stories that children already love. Educators, parents, and children's authors will find invaluable insights into how to foster greater self-esteem and respect for others through intentional storytelling. The book ultimately provides a vital roadmap for building a more rights-conscious generation through the transformative power of literature.

Themes

Law

Subjects

Law