Celebrity Children’s Books: A Terrible Trend

A terrible trend has developed in the children’s book industry. Walk into any reputable bookstore, and in the children’s section you will find shelves lined with books written by celebrities. A rock star has written a book about “friends.” An anchorwoman has written a book about a tugboat. A comedian has written a book about holidays. What is the story about, and how well is it written? Who cares. A famous celebrity wrote it, and that’s all that matters. Children Crave Good Stories The fact that these celebrity books have become the latest rage is a sad statement about parents … Continue reading