The Cruelty of Criticism: When Artistic Judgment Becomes a Mob The recent controversy surrounding Mac Barnett's book "Make Believe" has sparked a heated debate about the role of criticism in children's literature.
At its core, this is not just a discussion about picture books or literary merit; it's an examination of how we respond to artistic judgments that challenge our own work.
Barnett's essay collection has been praised for its thoughtful defense of picture books as a unique and valuable art form.