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Deciphering the myth of the new normal: A look through of select Post- Covid narratives for children

Devika T.S. 1*, Dr. Sreena.K. 2

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Abstract

The unanticipated change in the course of life owing to the COVID-19 pandemic which is still menacing the authority of man’s scientific expertise has fabricated a labyrinth of existential crisis. The importance of equally equipping every category of human race, primarily children, who deserve better care and consideration to battle against and thus

survive the emergency situation is impossible to be ignored. The technique of storytelling has surpassed ages in capturing the attention of children which is also being employed as a compelling source of information and moral sensibility. Picture Stories of different forms have an exceptional power in influencing children and they still retain their glory in the era

of technological revolution. Picture Stories have adapted themselves to the needs of the present, going hand in hand with the current pace of life and culture of young ones and thus prove to be an obligatory tool in teaching children social changes and realities around such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The paper takes up a thorough examination of selected fictional works for children that were constructed after the outset of COVID-19 and narrates briefly the craftsmanship with which they have spread alertness about the same.

 

Keywords: Post-Covid Narratives, COVID-19, Coronavirus, Children’s Literature