why are fairy tales in non-fiction?

[Anne Ekker <AEkker@SSMO.ORG>]

Hello!
I want to make sure I'm explaining correctly to my students why fairy
tales are in the non-fiction section. Is it because fairy tales are a
part of every culture's tradition and so they are included in the Social
Sciences section? Does anyone know of a good way to explain this?
Thanks,

Anne Ekker, Librarian
St. Mary of the Valley School
Beaverton, OR  97007

AEkker@SSMO.org

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