How to Love a Child and Other Selected Works
is the first comprehensive collection of Korczak’s works translated into English. It contains his most important pedagogical writings, journal articles, as well as private texts. Volume 2 starts with extensive excerpts from two pedagogical treatises written for young readers. These are:
Rules of Life
, which explains the intricacies of human relationships. Next follows a selection of journal articles presenting topics from social problems, pediatrics, developmental psychology and special pedagogy. This is followed by a collection of unpublished writing including private letters exchanged between him and his former wards. The final section is his diary – a unique documentation of Korczak’s last weeks of life. Korczak’s writing is characterized by uncompromising views, acute observations, subtle reflection, and, above all, love for children.