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How Grown-Ups Ruined Picture Books

A new piece in The Free Press argues that adults, not children, have reshaped the picture book industry, pushing the format away from simple stories for young readers. The article contends that market pressures and adult tastes have compromised what picture books are meant to be, and it is drawing attention from readers and publishing watchers debating the state of children's literature.

Why now: The article challenges current trends in children's publishing, prompting debate among parents, authors and readers.

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