Children are much more sophisticated readers than today’s squeamish editing allows for, writes Edward Champion in Guardian Unlimited: Arts blog – books: Stop bowdlerising books for kids.
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Having faced some really strange editing demands, myself, I think adults are more sophisticated readers than today’s editing trends allow for, too.
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“They need vibrant stories that take more chances, not instruction manuals that play it safe and are terrified of mirth.” Best quote of the week. Thanks for the link.
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