children's literature — The Attic on Eighth

Rediscovering the Light in Children's Literature as an Adult

In her first piece for the Attic on Eighth, Sam Cohen discusses the impact reading children’s literature as an adult has had on her life, from giving her greater peace of mind to allowing her to have a greater appreciation for all writing.

LiteratureSam CohenJuly 30, 2019Sam Cohen, contributor posts, contributor post, children's literature, literature, classic lit, comforting things Comments

What I Learned Growing Up With Female Characters

In her first piece for the Attic, Grusha Singh shares four valuable lessons she learned from childhood favorites.

LiteratureGrusha SinghJuly 20, 2019children's literature, lit, literature, female characters, Grusha Singh, contributor posts, contributor post, Anne of Green Gables, Anne Shirley, Little Women, Amy March, Nancy Drew, Alice in Wonderland, comforting thingsComment

Our Summer Reads, Vol. 7 – M. A. McCuen

Next up in our Summer Reads series, contributor and teacher M. A. McCuen focuses on travel inspired reads and catching up on classics.

LiteratureM. A. McCuenJune 15, 2019summer, summer reading lists, summer reading, summer books, Our Summer Reads, literature, lit, Contemporary Literature, M.A. McCuen, contributor posts, contributor post, children's literatureComment

Dear Olivia – Uplifting Reads Featuring Female Friendship or Family

EIC Olivia Gündüz-Willemin recommends books about female friendship and family to help a reader deal with a recent heartbreak.

LiteratureOlivia Gündüz-WilleminMay 16, 2019books about female friendship, Heartbreak, readmorewomen, reading lists, Happiness, uplifting reads, Advice, children's literature, comforting things Comment

Dear Mishka – What Would Anne Shirley Wear?

Perfume Columnist Tariq Hoosen answers a reader request, sharing honeysuckle perfumes that Anne Shirley might wear.

Please Look After This Bear: A Tribute to Michael Bond

LiteratureAmy RichardsonJune 29, 2017children's literature, Dill the Dog, literature, Michael Bond, Paddington Bear, The Adventures of Parsley, The Herbs Comments

Children's Books

Home & Family, Lifestyle, LiteratureLee ClarkMay 25, 2017books, childhood, Children, children's literature, Home & Family, Lee Clark, literatureComment

Rereading in Waves

LiteratureOlivia Gündüz-WilleminApril 29, 2017Anne of Green Gables, books, children's literature, feminism, L-M- Montgomery, literature, Little Women, Louisa May Alcott, Olivia Gündüz-WilleminComment