Children's Literature

I was thinking about this class before I wrote my blog today and wanted to take a second to think about some of the stereotypes I had about it. I thought this class was either going to be filled with tones of analytical sessions as opposed to discussions, and therefore unenjoyable; or that it was going to be comprised solely of written papers analyzing the material, with endless classes covering black and white subject matter. Overall, the only reason that I was looking forward to this class was because I enjoy reading very, very much. I'd like to think that my stereotypes of the class were wrong, almost entirely. I enjoy the discussions and thoughts provoked from them. I like all of the different facts and points brought up through the "lecture."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children's_literature
At this site you can find a very basic definition for children's literature. I noticed that they take note of the fact that children's literature is enjoyed by people of all ages, including myself. I turn 19 next month but I have no shame in admitting I enjoy a good chapter book here and there. I like all sorts of fictional books, and a few nonfiction and am enjoying the class time much more than I thought I would.