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Leila Berg

    Leila Berg focused on writing for children and young adults, with a strong emphasis on realism and social issues. Her work often explored the challenges faced by children from diverse backgrounds, aiming to give them a voice in literature. Berg was known for her sensitive approach to portraying children's lives, avoiding sentimentality and instead offering honest and insightful perspectives. Her legacy lies in her commitment to creating literature that is not only engaging but also reflective of the real world children encounter.

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    Look at Kids
    Flickerbook
    Reading and Loving
    • 2017

      Reading and Loving

      • 144 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Exploring the connection between shared experiences and literacy, this work by Leila Berg emphasizes the importance of human interaction in fostering a love for reading and writing. It delves into how infants develop communication skills, the role of books in various community groups, and the types of literature utilized in educational settings. Through her insights, Berg highlights the transformative power of books in personal and communal growth.

      Reading and Loving
    • 1997

      Flickerbook

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      This autobiography is a re-living rather than a remembering. The children's author and writer on children and education, Leila Berg, re-experiences her early Jewish childhood and adolescence during the 1920s and 30s, up until the day when the first air-raid siren sounded. She introduces the sad, funny and passionate child who is seen growing through the years.

      Flickerbook
    • 1972

      Look at Kids

      • 144 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      this book is a series of cameos of children in different urban settings. They book is lavishly illustrated with photos by many photographers.

      Look at Kids