Kids deserve the right to think that they can change the world.
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I always set out to tell a good story, to create a character that young people can relate to, place them in a situation that will be interesting, intriguing, eventually suspenseful. But what I find is that after I do that, then there are themes that emerge, which teachers can then use to provoke discussion and debate.
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What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of storytelling in engaging young people and provoking important discussions.
Lois Lowry expresses her approach to storytelling, where she aims to craft relatable characters and compelling situations for young audiences. Through this process, deeper themes naturally emerge from the narrative, providing educators with valuable material to spark discussions and debates in the classroom, thus highlighting the educational potential of well-told stories.
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In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a workshop for teachers on how to incorporate literature into their curriculum.
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