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I have always been fascinated with Psychology. Studying human behavior and why we do what we do is amazing. Learning about child psychology in children’s literature was also a fascinating course. Most of us know that children learn from watching and listening. Literature allows the author the opportunity to convey a message to be learned in a fun and innovative way to capture the imagination and interest of the child. Through stories and pictures, the author can subtly “promote” the…..
Joan Merkin currently works as a recruiter. She first came up with the idea of writing “Challenge of the Dragon” from a psychology class she was taking on “Psychology and Children’s Literature.” For the final exam, students had the choice of either taking a written essay exam or creating a children’s story. Being a fan of fantasy adventure stories, Joan decided to write a book. Enlisting the help of her brother, they created “Challenge of the Dragon.” Her professor was…..