Seeing disasters through the eyes of children: a critical reading of One Snowy Night and The Storm in the Barn through the lens of critical disaster studies

• 2024

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• Heidi Bayoumy
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-024-03181-4

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This journal article explores how children understand disasters by looking at two stories: "One Snowy Night" and "The Storm in the Barn." It describes how these books show children's perspectives on natural events and their impacts. By using critical disaster studies, it highlights the importance of seeing disasters through young eyes to better grasp their emotional and social effects. The analysis helps readers appreciate how storytelling can reveal deeper insights into children's experiences during challenging times, encouraging empathy and understanding for younger generations facing such events.

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Focus Area: Natural Disasters

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Families & Children; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child; Disasters; Literature; Natural Disasters

Institutions: Cairo University

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