Outrage is what I felt this morning. I put in the background so you understand.
We were writing a story in class to practice on newspaper design. My partner and I have chosen one that spoke volumes about what JK Rowling told Oprah Winfrey on continue the Harry Potter saga.
Well, the teacher has suggested that the "entradeta" (which precedes a story and summarizing its contents) we put "Children's Literature" CHILD!
Really people still think that Harry Potter (and by extension Twilight, Memories of Idhún and other fantasy-themed book) is children's literature? The answer is yes, I have found a news item Internet also termed as infantile Harry Potter.
I do not like the distinction made on adult and juvenile literature. But even less than "lowering " children's literature children's gender. I say "relief" because they say with a sneer, assuming you have less quality, which is not true. For me, children are "Pocoyo" or "Teo goes to the park" (not to say I do not have grace and they can teach children a lot.)
Literature is that literature, art and entertainment . Nobody says that Picasso did not paint that Van Gogh adult painting made juvenile or child. Perhaps, an adult can enjoy more of their true meaning, but that does not mean you have to be reduced to an age group.
Harry Potter saga is becoming an increasingly dark and surprising: scenes of terror and death everywhere. At least, I would not say that it can be classified (even or even advisable) for an audience of less than 14-16 years.
The same could be said of many other works. A young person can read literature for children, youth or adult. An adult can read juvenile literature (Why not?) And even childish. Of course, a child of seven does not usually read "The Pillars of the Earth," but I do not think so marked require a classification (And even contemptuous).
And that's the basic problem, the scornful look that some give to the classification "youthful."
Literature is for everyone. If you like, classify it. But do not reject a book because it is not aimed at an audience of your age.
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