@article{Chamorro2023,
       author = "Chamorro, Santiago (Santi)",
       title =  {{Maturity in Children's Literature}},
       howpublished = "\url{https://ir.hamilton.edu/do/d152fef9-ef20-4736-afec-39d439a7e9d2}",
       institution = {Hamilton College},
       year = 2023,
       month = aug,
       school = {Literature and Creative Writing},
}

Creator

Date

August 1st, 2023

Description

In this day and age, it is very common for children's media to be viewed as more as a form of distraction rather than a source of education. By taking such a notion into account, this project aims to create a children's book which is not only appealing to younger readers, but also manages to treat them with respect by exploring mature topics and themes. This project is an illustrated, 80-page children's short story which explores natural disasters, sickness, and the importance of family in times of hardship. The story follows a semi-autobiographical retelling of the author's experiences during a series of earthquakes which occurred in Nicaragua in 2014, and during a period in which his grandfather was very sick. These topics were chosen due to how they relate to modern day problems, especially those regarding the recent pandemic; an event which many children are still be processing. Through these experiences, the author creates a story which not only aims to entertain, but also help young readers gain a better understanding of complicated emotions and events.

Type of Work

• Research Paper

Institution

Hamilton College

Area of Study

• Literature and Creative Writing

Advisor

Sponsor

• Levitt Public Affairs Center

Series

Levitt Research Fellows Program

Part of Collection

Levitt Public Affairs Center

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