Chapter 220 Children's Literature Needs You
publishing?
Serialized in a magazine?
From the moment Lou Yansui began writing Mao Mao's story until now, she has only ever considered it a story to comfort her younger sister, and has never thought about it in more detail.
Of course, given his family's circumstances, publishing a book would be very easy for him.
If he just mentions it, plenty of publishers will be willing to publish it.
But this initiative is different from the one that Shen Zhaolin brought up at this moment.
Lou Yansui looked on in disbelief: "Teacher Shen, do you really think my story can be published in a magazine?"
Lou Yansui didn't think her writing was particularly good.
Admittedly, his young reader Mao Mao is very supportive, but Mao Mao is supportive of everything.
Compared to the works of famous authors, his story is too simple and too naive.
Could such a story have caught the eye of a great writer like Shen Zhaolin?!
Lou Yansui felt like she was listening to a dream.
"Why not? Lou Yansui, you need to have some confidence in yourself." Shen Zhaolin's expression was serious, not like he was joking. "I'm not just being polite, I'm speaking from the heart."
Yesterday, he only read one and a half stories, but was certain that Lou Yansui's fairy tales would be popular with young readers. Now, having read the whole thing, he is even more convinced.
“You say your story is childish, but I think it’s just right! The language is vivid and easy to read. Children’s literature is first and foremost written for children. Obscure language will only raise the reading threshold for readers.”
Shen Zhaolin praised it, saying, "Although the text is simple, the story is very interesting. Even I, an adult, enjoyed reading it. You have also added a lot of scientific and cultural common sense. If an innocent and curious child reads it, they will not only feel the fun, but also enrich their knowledge and understand the principles. It is very good to learn while having fun!"
Lou Yansui scratched his cheek: "I just wrote it for Mao Mao to see, I didn't have that many thoughts..."
Shen Zhaolin said with a smile, "I think Mao Mao will definitely like it."
Lou Yansui nodded without hesitation.
That's right, Mao Mao really likes it!
Mao Mao loves the stories her brother writes the most; they can't compare to any of the fairy tales sold outside.
“You already have readers’ approval, so you can be bolder and publish your story,” Shen Zhaolin said.
He thought of something, turned around, rummaged through his desk for a moment, and handed over a newspaper.
Nowadays, many writers publish their articles in newspapers, and many famous works are first serialized in newspapers before being published.
"Lou, you can take a look. This newspaper has published a fairy tale."
Lou Yansui took it, flipped through it casually, and quickly found the fairy tale he had mentioned.
It is a fairy tale translated from the West.
He didn't look closely, just glanced at it, then looked at the title. It was a story he had told Mao Mao.
“Throughout history, we have had many excellent literary works and classic works in various fields, but the creation of children’s literature has only just begun to sprout in recent years.” Shen Zhaolin said, “Aren’t children who are only a few years old readers? It’s just that there are very few stories for them on the market.”
"Fairy tales translated from the West are also very popular with children in our country. I have also translated a French fairy tale. We have no shortage of excellent stories, but children in our country have been listening to stories from other countries since they were young."
Shen Zhaolin shook his head as he spoke.
"There is still a large gap in children's literature in our country, and it is precisely the kind of good stories like yours that are needed to fill it. Lou Yansui, I think you can consider telling this story to more people."
Lou Yansui was stunned.
He looked up at Shen Zhaolin, then looked down at the newspaper in his hand.
Hearing Shen Zhaolin's words stirred his heart, and he wished he could nod and agree immediately.
But before speaking, he gripped the newspaper in his hand and cautiously said, "I will consider it."
“If you’ve thought it through, I can help you send your manuscript to the newspaper,” Shen Zhaolin said with a smile. “However, I think that even if you submit it directly to the newspaper, it will definitely be accepted.”
Lou Yansui lowered her head, her ears turning red: "You're exaggerating."
He walked out of Shen Zhaolin's office with newspapers and manuscripts in his hands, his steps unsteady.
Once seated, he couldn't resist opening the newspaper and glancing at the fairy tales published on it.
His stories were actually serialized in the newspaper?
Published as a book?!
...
"Maomao!"
In the afternoon, Mao Mao was sitting on the carpet, feeding the goldfish with the big white cat.
She peeled an egg, fed the egg white to herself, and split the yolk in half, feeding one half to the big white cat and crushing the other half and throwing it into the fish tank.
The egg yolk floated on the surface of the water, and the goldfish in the fish tank eagerly wagged their tails and rushed over, opening and closing their mouths. Soon, the egg yolk floating on the surface disappeared into their mouths.
The big white cat licked its lips and nudged her with its head, meowing.
Mao Mao spread out her two empty little hands: "Kitty, it's gone."
The big white cat lay down again, its heterochromatic eyes fixed intently on the goldfish in the fish tank.
"Maomao!"
Lou Yansui got out of the car and ran all the way in.
Upon seeing his younger sister, he threw down his schoolbag, rushed over, and hugged her tightly, rubbing his face against her soft little cheeks.
"elder brother?"
Lou Yansui said excitedly, "Maomao, do you know what? Today, Teacher Shen asked me if I wanted to publish Maomao's story!"
Mao Mao tilted her head: "Uncle Chen?"
“Yes! Teacher Shen said he thinks my story is very good and recommends that I publish it in the newspaper.” Lou Yansui said, taking out the newspaper she received today.
Beside him, Lou Hongjian was lying on the sofa, pretending to doze off, his long legs draped over the armrest. Upon hearing this, he immediately opened his eyes and sat up.
Lou Hongjian's eyes widened: "Published? In the newspaper?!"
Lou Hongjian took the newspaper from his younger sister, who couldn't read. Although it didn't contain any stories written by Lou Yansui, it did have a short fairy tale published on it.
Will this location become the setting for a story written by Asui in the future?
Lou Hongjian was overjoyed and said, "Great, that's wonderful! Ah Sui, I support you. I'll buy a hundred copies once your work is published there."
With that, he grabbed the newspaper and darted away like a tornado.
I heard his voice coming from afar: "Mom—Mom—"
"grandmother!"
"Our Ah Sui is going to publish articles in the newspaper and become a great writer!"
Lou Yansui couldn't stop him in time; she only saw his figure disappear before her eyes, and his voice grew fainter and fainter.
"elder brother?"
Mao Mao looked up at him with a puzzled expression, her little head tilted back: "Didn't you dislike Uncle Chen?"
Lou Yansui was a little embarrassed.
He looked around and saw that there was no one nearby, only a big white cat. He then leaned closer to his sister and whispered the rest of the little secret to her: "Teacher Shen apologized to me, and I forgave him."
"oh……"
Mao Mao stared at him blankly for a long time, then suddenly covered her little face in fear.
What? !
Have my brother and Uncle Shen made up?
But Mao Mao has already told Uncle Shen that she's broken off all ties with him!
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