Chapter 1: 『Red bird』Background of the publication 1.1. Demand for children

Chapter 1: 『Red bird』Background of the publication 1.1. Demand for children's literature in Japan in the 1910s、There was a demand for quality literary works for children.。Reading aloud is practiced in many homes.、There was a need for literary works with educational value.。 1.2. Suzuki Miekichi's Thoughts 『Red bird』Suzuki Miekichi, the founder of、I had a strong desire to provide literary works that would give children hope and dreams.。Based on his own experience,、Our goal was to provide content that was appropriate for children.。 1.3. The Birth of Literary Magazines Against This Background、On July 1, 1918『Red bird』was launched.。This magazine is、As a serious literary magazine for children、It started with the cooperation of many writers and poets.。