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Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy | Bookbird: A Journal of International Children's Literature | Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books |
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The Inside, Outside, and Upside Downs of Children's Literature: From Poets and Pop-ups to Princesses and Porridge by Dr Jenifer Schneider
An open-access textbook on children's literature hosted by Scholar Commons at the University of South Florida.
Children's literature is written for children and youth, but the analysis of children's literature requires careful attention to text as well insightful interpretation of the ways in which authors and illustrators present the human condition, the physical world, imaginative experiences, and global forces. Children's literature is also a $4-billion-a-year industry that impacts social practices, politics, financial markets, schools, literacy rates, history, and art. Whatever the reason for your interest, children's literature is a big deal. Read on...
The Deakin Review of Children's Literature is an electronic quarterly review of contemporary English-language materials of interest to children and young adults. Of particular use to librarians, parents, teachers and anyone working with young people, it also publishes news and opinions relevant to children's literacy. Read on...