Published authors, a literary agent and a former editor explore changes in animal representation in children’s fiction and nonfiction and identify gaps to be addressed. We discuss ways to move beyond value judgements and anthropomorphism to better craft animals on the page–which, in turn, can help broaden children’s perception of the natural world. The panel will share strong examples and examine how this more realistic representation might serve young readers aware of today’s environmental concerns.
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March Mingle: https://wwa.scbwi.org/events/march-2022-pre-keynote-mingle/
March Meeting – Animal Representation Panel: https://wwa.scbwi.org/events/professional-series-meeting-animal-representation-panel/
