#i think tuc is a very good example that being suitable for children doesn't mean simplicity in anything other than language | Explore Tumblr posts and blogs

rosaisla · 1 month ago

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While it's true that you do have to read stuff made for adults in mind in order to be able to understand a certain level of complexity, you are giving entirely too much credit to adult books and too little to children's. Anything written for adults has more complex themes? Really, anything? Even the worst of romance novels? I seriously doubt you would think that. If you do then you're worse than the people who insist that children's books are so superior to adult ones.

(Here's an example: The Underland Chronicles, fantasy books written by Suzanne Collins for kids ages 9 to 12 vs anything Colleen Hoover has written)

No babe it’s so cool and hot that you always insist that fantasy books written to meet a 4th graders’ comprehension skills have more complex themes and a greater sense of praxis than anything written for adults

#the reason children's books are so devoid of an actually meaningful story sometimes is because they're looked down upon #some authors will write books for children since it's less exigent. kids aren't that picky with their entertainment #those authors are either bad at writing or put less effort in them #complex themes or praxis aren't necessary. they'll be less scrutinized and nobody really cares except kids with taste #a good author who gives their best to write something great for children definitely can compete with writers for adult books #sure. it'll be more straightforward and there are certain things that can't be explored explicitly without bumping up the age rating #but that doesn't need to affect the quality #it's not like literature for adults is always complex. sometimes it's as much mindless fun than i dunno papelucho #i think tuc is a very good example that being suitable for children doesn't mean simplicity in anything other than language #it explores war. genocide. hell even bioweapons with great skill in a way that it's understandable to children #children's books are great when they want to explore complex themes and don't underestimate their audience

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