Oct 20, 2026
Talk @ SLUB: Reading Aloud: How Stories Shape Child
** This talk will be held in German **
Reading aloud to children is much more than just a pastime. It shapes childhoods and has a proven impact on cognitive development. As part of the exhibition “From Hans Huckebein to Conni: Children’s and Young Adult Literature Through the Ages”, this lecture evening is entirely dedicated to reading aloud.
Prof. Sascha Schroeder will discuss the importance of reading aloud from a psychological perspective. He will provide insights into research on how being read to affects young minds. Rebekka Putzke from the Dresden Municipal Libraries will present various practical projects on the topic of “reading aloud.”