I don't think that children, if left to themselves, feel…
“I don't think that children, if left to themselves, feel that there is an author behind a book, a somebody who wrote it. Grown-ups have fostered this quotient of identity, particularly teachers. Write a letter to your favorite author and so forth. When I was a child I never realized that there were authors behind books. Books were there as living things, with identities of their own.”
About This Quote
Children often lack awareness of authorship, seeing books as living entities, while adults teach the concept of an author.
In simple terms: Kids see books as alive, not made by people.
Key Takeaway
Teach children about creators and storytelling.
Themes
education
literacy
identity
Mood
thoughtful
curious
Type
educational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- reading
- creative writing
- teaching
- parenting
Key Concepts
authorship
imagination
Questions to Reflect On
- How does knowing an author change your reading?
- Can stories still be meaningful without author awareness?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on author may diminish personal connection to text.