Q Think about the ways children’s literature has worked to mirror your own lived experiences. Are there children’s books you have read or had access to as a child that mirrored/reflected your lived experiences? If so, which ones and how? What did this mean to you? Or, did you find that the books you read as a child mirrored the experiences of others more than of your own? If so, share examples. What messages did these send? What archetypes were a part of these books? What impact do you think these stories had on you as a reader/person? Also, if you find yourself somewhere in the middle of these two sides of experience, share that. Please connect your discussion by incorporating ideas, quotes, or issues from the article and website We Need Diverse Books and/or the videos from this week's materials.