A tool to educate children - children's literature in Bangladesh
A tool to educate children Faizul Khan Tanim interviews Sarwar-ul-Islam, winner of this year’s M Nurul Quader Children’s Literature Award, and finds out why more novels should be written for young people The award-winning book ‘Kalopori’A child’s delicate heart and mind has its first spark of vivid imagination through bedtime stories and lullabies. Children’s novels introduce the child to people, places and ideas; as well helps build dreams and ambition from their little discoveries and adventures. Story books, most importantly, cultivate affection and create a bond between the child and writing. The words and illustrations from stories not only enhance their vocabulary and strengthen their ability to use language, but it also helps them understand the complexities of everyday life, the country’s history, popular folklores- much-needed for the proper upbringing of every child. Sarwar-ul-Islam, winner of the M Nurul Quader Children’s Literature Award 2007 for his book titled Kalo Pori ...