Modern Picture Books
One of the core readings for this week was The Changing Image of the Picture Book, which detailed ways in which picture books are shedding their traditional “skin”. “Black and White” was used as an example of a picture book that demonstrates a very modern composition and appeal, based on the characteristics detailed in the reading.
Select another (non-course-related) picture book that would be considered “modern” by the standards set by the article.
Read the book closely, looking for examples of a modern aesthetic and story.
Prepare a slide presentation, where you demonstrate how the book meets the criteria for a “modern” picture book. Be sure to use academic terminology and concepts from your reading in the discussion of the text.
Then post a link to your presentation below for discussion.
Presentation Details
Your presentation should be 5-7 slides
Include a short summary of the book
Key characteristics of the book that meet the criteria set out in the reading and images from the book to support your ideas
