Leila Berg se centró en la escritura para niños y jóvenes, con un fuerte énfasis en el realismo y las cuestiones sociales. Su obra a menudo exploraba los desafíos que enfrentan los niños de diversos orígenes, con el objetivo de darles voz en la literatura. Berg era conocida por su enfoque sensible al retratar la vida de los niños, evitando la sentimentalidad y ofreciendo en su lugar perspectivas honestas y perspicaces. Su legado reside en su compromiso de crear literatura que no solo sea atractiva, sino que también refleje el mundo real con el que los niños se encuentran.
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.
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.
this book is a series of cameos of children in different urban settings. They book is lavishly illustrated with photos by many photographers.