Realistic Fiction
Sometimes known as contemporary realistic fiction (CRF) or Modern Realistic Fiction (MRF). Realistic Fiction are believable stories that are set in contemporary or modern times. All elements of the story are real.
Criteria for Evaluation Realistic Fiction for Children
1. Is everything consistent with the real world in which contemporary kids live?
All elements of the story are real/true and believable within modern times. Could the story be reflective of someone’s life?
2. Does the theme emerge naturally from the story?
The theme needs to have a natural flow within the story. Several themes are probably present. The theme does not have an agenda.
3. How does the topic or subject matter of the book relate to modern readers?
Realistic Fiction portrays tough and sensitive topic, death and loss, sexuality, family dynamics and structure. Topics that usually were not written about previously are a part of YA literature.
Over the years, realistic fiction along with historical fiction has been my preference. As reflective in the textbook, it seems that authors are willing to embrace topics that weren’t discussed in previous years. The topics covered in YA and children’s literature give voice to all areas of life. It is important that students have books that reflect all lifestyles, family structures and dynamics that they see in their own lives.
The criteria for evaluating realistic fiction is a good tool. I think previously unless it was hard science fiction or fantasy the lines were blurred between the different types of fiction. I also think the distinction between realistic and historical fiction are good to teach to our staff. It is striking to me, the lack of understanding of our staff about genre, forms and literature in general. As librarians, we should not only educate our students but our staff as well. We should not only foster a culture of reading but of educated readers that can decipher and discuss literature.
Sometimes known as contemporary realistic fiction (CRF) or Modern Realistic Fiction (MRF). Realistic Fiction are believable stories that are set in contemporary or modern times. All elements of the story are real.
Criteria for Evaluation Realistic Fiction for Children
1. Is everything consistent with the real world in which contemporary kids live?
All elements of the story are real/true and believable within modern times. Could the story be reflective of someone’s life?
2. Does the theme emerge naturally from the story?
The theme needs to have a natural flow within the story. Several themes are probably present. The theme does not have an agenda.
3. How does the topic or subject matter of the book relate to modern readers?
Realistic Fiction portrays tough and sensitive topic, death and loss, sexuality, family dynamics and structure. Topics that usually were not written about previously are a part of YA literature.
Over the years, realistic fiction along with historical fiction has been my preference. As reflective in the textbook, it seems that authors are willing to embrace topics that weren’t discussed in previous years. The topics covered in YA and children’s literature give voice to all areas of life. It is important that students have books that reflect all lifestyles, family structures and dynamics that they see in their own lives.
The criteria for evaluating realistic fiction is a good tool. I think previously unless it was hard science fiction or fantasy the lines were blurred between the different types of fiction. I also think the distinction between realistic and historical fiction are good to teach to our staff. It is striking to me, the lack of understanding of our staff about genre, forms and literature in general. As librarians, we should not only educate our students but our staff as well. We should not only foster a culture of reading but of educated readers that can decipher and discuss literature.
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