For years Jenny Phillips, the founder of The Good and the Beautiful, has deeply analyzed books and how they have changed over the past 100–150 years. In this video, Jenny gives her fascinating findings and explains how the changes in books are in turn changing our children. The kind of books that developed the noble character of people like Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Edison are not the kind of books you now see on the best-selling children’s book lists today.
Are popular books today actually harming academics? Are your children really benefiting from the books they are reading? All parents and teachers need to watch this video!
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I just loved allllll of these! Really gave me confidence to keep going. Keep them coming!
I am not ashamed to say that I (atheist) agree 100% and desire to seek out wholesome, beautiful books for my child to read.
It would be helpful to have a website which lists books, the overall positive message, and possibly have children rate the
book- similar to Commonsense Medias attempt, but with a stronger moral focus. I do believe that goodness and high personal
standards can be communicated to everyone. I feel as a parent that I have a duty to seek out books with main characters who have characteristics that we want our children to emulate. While everyone faces challenges , a book should never seek to glorify, normalize and promote depravity. The goodness must prevail for our children to understand appropriate role models. Thank you for your hard work.
You guys are amazing. thank you!!!
Thanks 4 helping me with my research!