Cultural Sustainability Strategies in Children’s Literature: Educational Approaches and Creative Proposals

This book examines children’s literature as a strategic tool for cultural sustainability, foregrounding storytelling as a medium capable of shaping collective awareness and future-oriented identity. Through educational and critical perspectives, the study explores how narrative forms in children’s books support cultural continuity while embracing global horizons. Focusing on examples from the UAE and Morocco, the work identifies narrative strategies that cultivate cultural curiosity, empathy, and imaginative citizenship in young readers. It proposes an integrated framework for harnessing linguistic, aesthetic, and pedagogical dimensions in children's narratives to build proactive cultural consciousness. The book further offers practical guidelines for writers, educators, and cultural institutions, emphasizing collaborative models between literary practice and cultural policy. By highlighting the role of children’s literature in sustaining heritage, nurturing creativity, and supporting inclusive development, the text presents storytelling as a foundational tool for cultural resilience and future-minded learning.