Patterns of Values in Children’s Literature

Abstract

This study falls within the field of children’s literature and examines contemporary women’s literary discourse aimed at Arab children in general, and Algerian children in particular, focusing on its effectiveness in shaping the child’s thought, beliefs, identity, morals, and knowledge. This is explored through the literary output of the writer Leila Laouir, in both her poetry and prose. It is reflected in the set of values upon which her texts directed at children are based, such as religious values, social values, educational values, moral values, and others.