Following the material turn in the humanities, this book brings perspectives from science and ecology into dialogue with......more
Understanding Oscar Wilde’s characteristically unique approach to writing difference Over the course of his remarkable c......more
Understanding Oscar Wilde’s characteristically unique approach to writing difference Over the course of his remarkable c......more
Whether watching Studio Ghibli adaptations of British children’s books, visiting Harry Potter sites in Britain or eating......more
Producing Children imagines the possibility, indeed the inevitability, of a creative relation between children as produc......more
Producing Children imagines the possibility, indeed the inevitability, of a creative relation between children as produc......more
The Polarizing Legacy of the Twilight Saga Why does the Twilight saga-Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight books, movies, and unfo......more
Puss in Boots, Jr. and the Good Gray Horse by David Cory is a charming children’s fantasy novel that continues the delig......more
Uncle Bernac: A Memory of the Empire is a gripping historical novel by Arthur Conan Doyle, set against the dramatic back......more
Dive into the fascinating world of children’s literature with Montrose Jonas Moses’s "Children’s Books and Reading." Thi......more
Dive into the fascinating world of children’s literature with Montrose Jonas Moses’s "Children’s Books and Reading." Thi......more
The Collected Works of Anna Letitia Barbauld presents, for the first time, all the known surviving works of this major E......more
Fieldwork in Ukrainian Children’s Literature showcases the work of prominent scholars of children’s literature from Ukra......more
This book takes up the task of mapping discursive shifts in the representation of disability in dystopian youth texts ac......more
Where do children travel when they read a story? In this collection, scholars and authors explore the imaginative geogra......more
He never made mistakes-until one day, he did. Does your child fear making mistakes? Do they get frustrated when things d......more
This edited collection contends that the figure of the child is foundational to the workings of biopolitical power yet r......more
"Many beloved classics of children’s literature, including Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Peter Pan, and The Tale of ......more
Contributions by Frederick Luis Aldama, Trevor Boffone, T. Jackie Cuevas, Cristina Herrera, Alexander Lalama, Angel Dani......more
Many Disney films adapt works from the Victorian period, which is often called the Golden Age of children’s literature. ......more
Contributions by Frederick Luis Aldama, Trevor Boffone, T. Jackie Cuevas, Cristina Herrera, Alexander Lalama, Angel Dani......more
Many Disney films adapt works from the Victorian period, which is often called the Golden Age of children’s literature. ......more
This book examines how aspects of gender and identity are represented in some of the best-selling children’s book series......more
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A social and political history of two decades of Egyptian neoliberalism through children’s picture books published in Eg......more
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Explores how contemporary issues of social justice and social change are represented, examined and interrogated in moder......more
Exploring the history of Cold War censorship legislation and its impact on the French publishing industry for children, ......more
Through critical textual analysis of the trauma narratives for young readers written in English on political conflicts a......more
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In the twenty-first century, the influence of neoliberalism, the belief that society benefits when both individuals and ......more
In the twenty-first century, the influence of neoliberalism, the belief that society benefits when both individuals and ......more
Neo-Victorian Young Adult Narratives examines the neo-Victorian themes and motifs currently appearing in young adult fic......more
Immigration is at once a personal, immediate, and urgent issue that plays a central role in the United States’ perceptio......more
Immigration is at once a personal, immediate, and urgent issue that plays a central role in the United States’ perceptio......more
In Literature for Little Bodhisattvas, Natasha Heller makes two key interventions: first, she argues that picturebooks a......more
Using a critical lens derived from ecopsychology and its praxis, ecotherapy, this book explores the relationships Madele......more
Whether watching Studio Ghibli adaptations of British children’s books, visiting Harry Potter sites in Britain or eating......more
This book explores the issues faced by immigrant children through the lens of children’s literature. The authors employ ......more
An exploration of the serialization of children’s classics by contemporary publishers, this book digs into the impact of......more
Contributions by Sara Austin, Rob Bittner, J. Bradley Blankenship, Gabriel Duckels, Caitlin Howlett, Isabel Millán, Jenn......more
Contributions by Sara Austin, Rob Bittner, J. Bradley Blankenship, Gabriel Duckels, Caitlin Howlett, Isabel Millán, Jenn......more
Evaluating and Promoting Nonfiction for Children and Young Adults isn’t another bibliography that will quickly become ou......more
Evaluating and Promoting Nonfiction for Children and Young Adults isn’t another bibliography that will quickly become ou......more
Three Young Knights is a charming novel that explores brotherhood, adventure, and youthful idealism. The story follows t......more
A Terrible Tomboy is a novel that focuses on a spirited girl who challenges traditional gender expectations with her adv......more
Bosom Friends: A Seaside Story by Angela Brazil is a novel set in a picturesque seaside town, focusing on the adventures......more
The Kids Met Santa is a heartwarming story that follows Ella and her two siblings, Max and Lily, as they embark on a mag......more
"Between 1967 and 1972 at least thirty anthologies by African American, Latinx, Asian American, and Native American chil......more
"Between 1967 and 1972 at least thirty anthologies by African American, Latinx, Asian American, and Native American chil......more
This illustrated series covers more than 600 writers and illustrators for children and young adults, including such nota......more
This collection specifically and solely focuses on Young Adult literature texts where cancer plays a prominent role, inc......more
Speech and Silence in Contemporary Children’s Literature brings a fresh perspective to a central literary question-- Who......more
An easy-to-use source for librarians, students and other researchers, each volume of this series provides illustrated bi......more
An easy-to-use source for librarians, students and other researchers, each volume of this series provides illustrated bi......more
Investigating the widespread but understudied presence of the Persephone myth within 21st-century young adult literature......more
A timely and significant contribution to Palestinian children’s literature from 1967 to the present day, Palestinian Mem......more
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This illustrated series covers more than 600 writers and illustrators for children and young adults, including such nota......more
In Tom Swift And His Electric Runabout Or The Speediest Car on the Road, a young inventor embarks on an ambitious projec......more
Tom Swift And His Electric Locomotive Or Two Miles a Minute on the Rails centers around the creation of an innovative el......more
"Tom Swift and His Air Scout; Or, Uncle Sam’s Mastery of the Sky" by Victor Appleton is a thrilling adventure that follo......more
"That Little Beggar" by Edith King Hall is a children’s novel from the early 20th century that captures the innocent mis......more
Digby Heathcote: The Early Days of a Country Gentleman’s Son and Heir by W.H.G. Kingston explores themes of childhood in......more
Saved by Love: A Story of London Streets explores the struggles of two girls who form a bond while navigating the harsh ......more
"Tom Swift and His Air Glider Or Seeking the Platinum Treasure" by Victor Appleton is an exciting adventure novel for yo......more
Tom Swift And His Electric Rifle Or Daring Adventures In Elephant Land is an adventure story, the protagonist is an inve......more
"The Wonderful Adventures of Nils" explores themes of personal transformation, the consequences of mistreating others, a......more
"That Scholarship Boy" by Emma Leslie is a novel likely written in the late 19th century that explores the themes of soc......more
Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens by J.M. Barrie is a captivating children’s fantasy that immerses readers in the enchanti......more
In recent decades, age studies has started to emerge as a new approach to study children’s literature. This book builds ......more
In his 1908 cultural and historical study of homosexuality titled The Intersexes: A History of Similisexualism as a Prob......more
In contemporary Western society, childhood appears more protected than ever to the casual onlooker. Yet, we are increasi......more
In contemporary Western society, childhood appears more protected than ever to the casual onlooker. Yet, we are increasi......more
The Child Gaze: Narrating Resistance in American Literature theorizes the child gaze as a narrative strategy for social ......more
The Child Gaze: Narrating Resistance in American Literature theorizes the child gaze as a narrative strategy for social ......more
Eating Cultures in Children’s Literature - National, International and Transnational Perspectives investigates how the c......more
With the research of German-language children’s and youth literature and its media associations in the period from 1900 ......more
An easy-to-use source for librarians, students and other researchers, each volume of this series provides illustrated bi......more
Earlier this spring, I decided to explain to my 5-year-old granddaughter, Mila, why plants and flowers are watered at th......more
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The world is full of children who love their pets more than anything. This book was written by Angela just for them so t......more
Do you remember the first time you fell in love with a book? The stories we read as children extend far beyond our child......more
""Uncle Wiggily’s Travels"" by Howard Roger Garis is a charming children’s book featuring the beloved character Uncle Wi......more
The main theme of ""Uncle Jo’s Old Coat"" by Eleanora H. Stooke highlights how a seemingly simple item, like Uncle Jo’s ......more
The main theme of ""Scamp and I: A Story of City By-Ways"" by L. T. Meade revolves around friendship and the resilience ......more
In ""Understood Betsy,"" Elizabeth Ann is an orphan living with her overprotective Great Aunt Harriet and Aunt Francis, ......more
Gender by the Book investigates the gender representations that French children’s literature transmits to readers today.......more
Maybe, when you are small and very different, you must be bolder and braver and more daring than your brothers and siste......more
Maybe, when you are small and very different, you must be bolder and braver and more daring than your brothers and siste......more
This book analyzes child activists’ texts alongside adults’ narratives of youth activism, exploring issues of influence,......more
This book analyzes representations of evil in The Chronicles of Narnia and Harry Potter series, examining the strategies......more
Drawing on a wealth of material from children’s periodicals from the Victorian era to the early twentieth century, Krist......more
This book presents a range of perspectives on the way language, diversity and identity are reflected in New Zealand chil......more
This book presents a range of perspectives on the way language, diversity and identity are reflected in New Zealand chil......more
A beautiful Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book classic edition, featuring 55 original illustrations. The Jungle Book is a......more
Storying Plants in Australian Children’s and Young Adult Literature: Roots and Winged Seeds explores cultural and histor......more
This exceptional volume celebrates one of the greatest heroes in world cultural heritage: the Little Prince. Created in ......more
Contemporary children’s literature in Bangla celebrates irreverent and deviant boys whose subversive doings critique how......more
An easy-to-use source for librarians, students and other researchers, each volume of this series provides illustrated bi......more