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Unearthing the healing power of children’s literature – picture book of disasters
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Date Issued
2025
Citation
Chan, C. Y. (2025 May 22). Unearthing the healing power of children’s literature – picture book of disasters. Asian Festival of Children's Content (AFCC) 2025, Singapore.
Type
Conference Paper
Abstract
In this turbulent time, readers are affected by different natural and man-made disasters. This presentation will discuss how picture books address the plights of the world, the conflicting emotions of the suffered, and humans’ resilience and recovery. These books are often inclined to encourage empathy and understanding among different parties.
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