I read 1,000 picture books. Hereâs what I learned.
Some people assume that childrenâs books are not for an intelligent audience because they are written for the young. Though kids books can be funny, silly or simple, they contain truths. The more profoundly simple that truth is, the more people of all ages can learn from it.
This year, I read 1,000 different picture books while researching the childrenâs literary market. I was astounded at how many books contained messages that applied to my life, especially at this moment in time. Here are some of the truths I picked up.