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ABSTRACT
Child literature occupies important place in the Turkish literature
of Bulgaria. Starting initially in a family and continuing
in school it is effective in psychological and intellectual
development of children with its rhythm and music.
When evaluating child literature
within the framework of development periods of Turkish literature
of Bulgaria it is possible to notify the heavy impact of historical
events. Within the period of 1878-1919 child folklore was
preserved by Turkish minority of Bulgaria and child literature
generally carried on its existence through the works of artists
in reading books. Between the World Wars positive developments
took place in the Turkish literature of Bulgaria, but afterwards
there was a period of stagnation. Child literature developed
or stagnated depending on the socio-political situation in
the country. During this period poems and prose published
in Turkish periodicals and reading books constituted the sources
of child literature. After the World War II there was an improvement
in education of Turkish children and child literature went
through the process of development. However, after the Turkish
schools were closed the number of children able to read Turkish
gradually diminished. From year 1990 on child literature in
Bulgaria started to flourish again. Anyhow, in order to disseminate
the child books among the children of school age teaching
Turkish in schools should be given necessary attention. This
can be realized by giving Turkish status of a compulsory subject
in the curriculum. Otherwise, literary works targeting children
will not be able to play the appropriate role.
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