A review by jchant
Steeped in Stories: Timeless Children's Novels to Refresh Our Tired Souls by Mitali Perkins

informative reflective medium-paced

3.0

Author Mitali Perkins revisits several classics of children's literature—all but one of which I have read—and delves into what makes them classics, as well as aspects of each that make today's reader cringe, such as racism, misogyny, colonialism, etc. The book makes some excellent points, but I was a bit put off by Perkins' insertion of her own religious views throughout. The book did give me a lot to ponder, however, and her questions at the end of each chapter were a nice addition.