Anita Agnihotri’s Shisu-Kishor Sahitya : Boichitra vabnar Bibidha Avimukh/ অনিতা অগ্নিহোত্রীর শিশু কিশোর সাহিত্য : বৈচিত্র্য ভাবনার বিবিধ অভিমুখ

Abstract

Since ancient times, children and adolescents have been entertained with rhymes, stories, and fables in all countries. There were delightful presentations of tales about ghosts, fables, rhymes, rakshas-khokshas, kings-queens, and fairy tales. Juvenile literature has become more popular these days since it is written in a literary style. Put another way, juvenile literature is created in a way that is appropriate for the mental and cognitive development of young readers. Still, it is advancing in response to the needs of subject novelty and stylistic diversity. Children's literature is therefore a well-known product in the modern literary genre.

First, when discussing juvenile literature, is it necessary to determine whether juvenile literature and children's literature are distinct genres or one and the same? Opinions among literary critics differ on this point. Rabindranath Tagore coined the term "children's literature" in the beginning. In his 1894 essay ‘Meyeli Chara’, Rabindranath Tagore made reference to the situation of children. Later, in the introduction to his book "Khukumanir Chara" published in 1899, Ramendrasundar Trivedi referred to rhyme literature as children's literature.

Heartful joy is One unique feature of children's literature is Dan. Children and teenagers' minds are nourished by reading literature for enjoyment. The selection is entirely focused on entertainment, whether it is through a clever presentation or a whimsical sense of humor. Books that they like to read will draw in children and teenagers. which promotes their mental growth. juvenile literature is especially important for fostering values and awareness about the nation, society, and environment. juvenile literature also helps children and teenagers develop their sense of beauty and aesthetics.

Popular author of Bengali juvenile literature in the twenty-first century is Anita Agnihotri. In his capacity as a writer, he has assumed responsibility not only for the nation's people and society, but also for a great deal of the nation's youth. The nation's future lies with its children. As a result, literature has a unique influence on how the human mind develops and evolves. Anita Agnihotri has purposefully continued to be an enthusiast for juvenile literature.