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Katie Roome
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Reader, Sci-Fi / Fantasy enthusiast, Indie book reviewer, Writer, Wife of David Roome, Mother. S.D.G.
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Reading fiction teaches all kinds of values more important than “empathy”
In fact, when curating my home library “empathy” isn’t even in my top ten. Might actually be a net negative
In fact, when curating my home library “empathy” isn’t even in my top ten. Might actually be a net negative
Reading fiction teaches children empathy. The idea that people think boys CAN’T empathize with women (or read their writing) is actually a reason to encourage them to read more literature by and about women.View quoted post on X
“Kidlit”?
Please tell me we aren’t saying “kidlit” like books for kids are some sort of alcohol free beer
“It’s LITERATURE but CHILDREN can read it!”
Yeah, and maybe that’s part of the problem. Is it condescending “literature” or is it a good read?
Please tell me we aren’t saying “kidlit” like books for kids are some sort of alcohol free beer
“It’s LITERATURE but CHILDREN can read it!”
Yeah, and maybe that’s part of the problem. Is it condescending “literature” or is it a good read?
People complaining about nobody publishing books for boys anymore:View quoted post on X
10% writers upset they can't get a publishing deal
85% insecure men lashing out bc they can't process culture leaving them behind
5% genuine but misplaced concern from folks who aren't tapped into modern kidlit
Good books are out there, and you do have to put in the work to find them
That’s a bug, not a feature of the current industry
That’s why it is so important for everyone to leave reviews and help other readers find the good stuff!
That’s a bug, not a feature of the current industry
That’s why it is so important for everyone to leave reviews and help other readers find the good stuff!
@Critical_Scribe “They’re not giving me what I like to read” is only an argument if you are 14 or younger. Otherwise it’s up to you to find the books that interest you. They are out there. Thousands of them.View quoted post on X
I know it's hard to believe, but if you want to get boys to read, then you need to write or publish things that boys want to read.View quoted post on X
Shocking, I know.
