Children's & Teenage Literature Studies: General

Under the threat of climate change, corruption, inequality and injustice, Americans may feel they are living in a dystopian novel come to life. ...

How are teenagers' religious experiences shown in today's young adult literature? How do authors use religious texts and beliefs to add depth to...

The experience of growing up in the U.S. is shaped by many forces. Relationships with parents and teachers are deeply personal and definitive. S...

The animal stories produced around the turn of the 20th century have maintained a remarkable hold on the imagination of children worldwide. This...

This book explores representations of girlhood and young womanhood in recent English language children's fantasy by focusing on two fantastic bo...

There are plenty of mysteries in teens' lives, including physical and emotional changes, uncertainty about the future, and feelings between people....

The creative process of those who make picture books come alive is explored in this collection of 30 interviews with children's book illustrator...

'Oh grandmama, what great big teeth you have!' Charles Perrault's versions gave classic status to the humble fairy tale, and it is in his telling ...