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Reading Children's Literature: A Critical Introduction - Second Edition

by Carrie Hintz

A critical framework for children’s literature

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A critical framework for children’s literature

Carrie Hintz’s introduction brings together three strands for studying children’s literature: its historical contexts, its genres, and the debates that shape the field. The book draws on cultural studies and critical theory, placing individual works within wider critical conversations. Its structure makes it useful both as a core text for study and as a companion to literary works discussed in class. The description also notes an illustrated supplement and supporting materials, giving the volume a reference function alongside its introduction to the subject.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Students beginning academic study of children’s literature
  • Readers seeking an introduction to critical approaches, genres, and historical contexts
  • Instructors looking for a supplementary course text

Themes

Children’s literature criticismLiterary history and genreCultural studies and critical theory

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Book overview

"Reading Children's Literature: A Critical Introduction offers insights into the major discussions and debates currently animating the field of children's literature. Informed by recent scholarship and interest in cultural studies and critical theory, it is a compact core text that introduces students to the historical contexts, genres, and issues of children's literature. A beautifully designed and illustrated supplement to individual literary works assigned, it also provides helpful apparatus that makes it a complete resource for working with children
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