The “Longer” Picturebook: Taking a Fresh Perspective

Authors

  • Dorothy Stoltz
  • Conni Strittmatter

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5860/cal.15.3.20

Abstract

We can become our own worst enemy by carrying around comfortable assumptions, unquestioning acceptance, and old theories. In Plato’s Apology, Socrates is portrayed as someone focused on revealing the pomposity of the “wisdom” of Athens’ leaders. His adversaries falsely accuse Socrates of corrupting youth by asking questions and encouraging people to think things through.

Author Biographies

Dorothy Stoltz

Dorothy Stoltz is co-author of Inspired Collaboration: Ideas for Discovering & Applying Your Potential, Tender Topics: Picture Books about Childhood Challenges, as well as the ALSC white paper, Media Mentorship in Libraries Serving Youth. She works as Programming and Outreach Services Manager at Carroll County Public Library in Maryland.

Conni Strittmatter

Conni Strittmatter has worked for Harford County Public Library in Maryland for six years, the last two years as the Coordinator for Children’s and Teen Services. Prior to her work in libraries, she taught tenth grade English and creative writing in Baltimore City through Teach for America. She serves on the ALSC Children and Technology Committee.

References

Sheila Purdin’s Good Reads page, accessed August 8, 2016, www.goodreads.com/review/show/1468616860.

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Published

2017-09-28

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 3 (2017): Fall

Section

Features

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