Two professional writers discuss the importance of reading for children
The Voice of Mind discusses the steps for correct reading
Nadia Al-Najjar: “The writers of today face many challenges related to improving the content and form of texts.”
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Within the sessions hosted by a number of senior writers specializing in children's literature, the corner of the Cultural Forum at the Sharjah Children's Reading Festival hosted a session entitled "The Voice of Reason", in which the author of children's novels Abby Cooper from the United States of America and the Emirati writer Nadia Al-Najjar participated (remotely). The author of the story "The Spotted Tiger", which was included in the Arabic language curriculum - fourth grade in the United Arab Emirates.
During the session moderated by Iman Al-Youssef, the two writers discussed the importance of reading for the child, and the steps associated with correct reading appropriate for each age group. An early age.
Explaining the pleasure of reading to children or reading by themselves, Al-Najjar said that direct reading from a paper book is an important stage, and every child must go through it, provided that the stories written for children keep pace with their ambitions and desires and meet their influence with modern technology, which puts in front of the book today challenges related to improving texts Then the challenge moves to the painter and then to the publisher, with the aim of producing a product that encourages the child to leave what is in his hands in order to read.
Abe Cooper agreed with Al-Najjar, saying, "Technology is important and influential, but even when a child is pushed or encouraged to read, he must be left with a choice to choose what suits his passion."
She believed that the global classification of children's books according to their age groups should not constitute an obstacle to flexibility, so that the family leaves the space open for its children, to take into account exceptional individual capabilities.
During the session, the two writers indicated the importance of picture books in conveying the contents of young people's stories.
Writer Nadia Al-Najjar concluded the session by saying: "Stories and reading in general are the best way to improve children's behavior, support them morally and develop their talents."
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