Speech and Silence in Contemporary Children’s Literature brings a fresh perspective to a central literary question-Who s......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
Contributions by Sara Austin, Robert Bittner, J. Bradley Blankenship, Gabriel Duckels, Caitlin Howlett, Isabel Millán, J......more
Contributions by Sara Austin, Robert Bittner, J. Bradley Blankenship, Gabriel Duckels, Caitlin Howlett, Isabel Millán, J......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
Earlier this spring, I decided to explain to my 5-year-old granddaughter, Mila, why plants and flowers are watered at th......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
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
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
Join a heartfelt journey as a boy navigates the pain of losing his beloved dog, discovering love, comfort, and healing a......more
Join a heartfelt journey as a boy navigates the pain of losing his beloved dog, discovering love, comfort, and healing a......more
Lewis Carroll’s "Jabberwocky" stands as the most famous nonsense poem of all time. Frequently seen as untranslatable, it......more
This is the first book monograph devoted to Anglophone Ukrainian Canadian children’s historical fiction published betwee......more
The work of Scottish authors writing for children has often been subsumed into the category of British or even ’English’......more
"Simply superb" - Jack Zipes Griffins, wizards, dryads and fairies; banished kings, misguided queens and mysterious bee-......more
Originally published in 1992, Music in English Children’s Drama of the Later Renaissance is the first book-length study ......more
This book offers a fascinating picture of how state censorship affected children’s literature translation in post-Civil ......more
In this study, the engaging art created by children’s author Margaret Wise Brown receives the critical attention it dese......more
Many of the best-known and most popular children’s stories of the 20th and early 21st century were written by veterans o......more
Detective Fiction for Young Readers is an examination of contemporary mystery stories for children and young adults....more
A monumental collection by one of America’s greatest authors of children’s literature -- and the launch of a new imprint......more
Rudyard Kipling’s classics collection - The Jungle Book and Just So Stories classic edition in one volume, featuring ove......more
Dr. Seuss’s imaginative, whimsical children’s tales are in fact packed with insights on national security and military s......more
The heroic romance is one of the West’s most enduring narratives, found everywhere, from religion and myth to blockbuste......more
This comprehensive guide explores the importance of age-appropriate content and demonstrates how children’s books can sh......more
This volume is colossal in all senses: most obviously - at over 500 pages - in its sheer physical heft, but most importa......more
Dr. Seuss’s imaginative, whimsical children’s tales are in fact packed with insights on national security and military s......more
How are breasts and breastfeeding shown in literature? Why does the depiction of breastfeeding in literature matter? Wha......more
"PERFECT HATE IS THE RECOGNITION OF AN ENEMY" WE MUST NOT HATE US! HATE IS A MOST COUNTERPRODUCTIVE EMOTION THAT ESTABLI......more
Questionable Amusements and Worthy Substitutes by J.M. Judy explores the ethical and cultural implications of various fo......more
""Nostalghia"" by Grazia Deledda is a compelling novel set against the striking backdrop of Sardinia, where the protagon......more
""Views and Opinions"" by Ouida, also known as Marie Louise de la Ramée, is a collection of essays and articles that ref......more
"A Room of One’s Own" by Virginia Woolf is a seminal work of feminism and literary criticism that explores the complex r......more
A Pair of Clogs by Amy Walton is a children’s novel set against a historical backdrop, offering a rich portrayal of fami......more
This book compares the interrelationship of Irish writer James Joyce’s literary works and specific Nordic literature in ......more
This edited collection recovers "lost" girls’ series fiction heroines of the twentieth century. The chapters examine the......more
This important study affirms that Latinx children and young adults are uniquely positioned to change the world. Using Gl......more
How the young adult book market has shifted in favor of transgender inclusivity...more
When floppy-eared Charlie, refuses to run and play with the other animals, everyone. wonders why. He doesn’t let them in......more
Historical and Cultural Transformations of Russian Childhood is a collection of multidisciplinary scholarly essays on ch......more
This edited volume explores how success is conceptualized and represented in texts for young people in Asia....more
By focusing on a selection of women working across all aspects of the book production process, this book demonstrates th......more
This book examines representations of precocity in Victorian textual culture - canonical literature, children’s fiction,......more
How the young adult book market has shifted in favor of transgender inclusivity...more
The story is about love and friendship and love with a man named Malakai. Malakai who is the protagonist of the story is......more
Contributions by Yoshiko Akamatsu, Carol L. Beran, Rita Bode, Lesley D. Clement, Allison McBain Hudson, Kate Lawson, Jes......more
Contributions by Yoshiko Akamatsu, Carol L. Beran, Rita Bode, Lesley D. Clement, Allison McBain Hudson, Kate Lawson, Jes......more
During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, children’s media use increased (Mesce et al. 2021) while a decrease in print-boo......more
Meet Dobby, the beloved Mallo family dog, and Dobino, the cherished Johnston family dog, who reside in the same friendly......more
"Hatty and Marcus" by Aunt Friendly is a heartwarming children’s novel that follows the adventures of two young siblings......more
Liminal Spaces in Children’s and Young Adult Literature: Stories from the In Between brings together a collection of ess......more
Contributions by Kristopher Alexander, Amanda K. Allen, Brianna Anderson, Catherine Burwell, Katharine Capshaw, Negin Da......more
Contributions by Kristopher Alexander, Amanda K. Allen, Brianna Anderson, Catherine Burwell, Katharine Capshaw, Negin Da......more
The first study of life narratives produced for, about, and written by children, this book examines the recent popularit......more
Join Artie and Friends in A to Zoo: 26 Teachable Animal Tales that your kids will want to read again and again. Each fun......more
This book takes up the task of mapping discursive shifts in the representation of disability in dystopian youth texts ac......more
"Four Winds Farm" by Mrs. Molesworth is a classic piece of children’s literature, transporting readers to the idyllic En......more
"The House That Grew" by Mrs. Molesworth is a captivating children’s literature masterpiece that intertwines elements of......more
Children’s Literature in Place: Surveying the Landscapes of Children’s Culture is an edited collection dedicated to indi......more
A Canadian Mountie allows an innocent fugitive to escape with the woman he loves. Nomads of the North is a gripping acti......more
Dobby, a cherished member of the Mallo family, shares a unique friendship with Dobino, the Johnston family’s dog. The Jo......more
With hundreds of thousands of current and former military brats in the United States, their lives as children of service......more
Exploring a history of activists writing for and about children of colour from abolition to Black Lives Matter, this ope......more
First published in 1908, "Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz" is the fourth book in L. Frank Baum’s "Oz" series. In this insta......more
Fearfully and Wonderfully Made" draws its inspiration from the timeless scripture, Psalm 139:14 - "I praise you because ......more
Neo-Victorian Young Adult Narratives examines the neo-Victorian themes and motifs currently appearing in young adult fic......more
"The Fairy Nightcaps" is an ancient Children’s Literature story book written by Aunt Fanny. "The Fairy Nightcaps" is a l......more
"The Fairy Green" is an ancient Children’s poetry story book written by Rose Fyleman. This amazing story comes within th......more
"The Fairy Godmothers and Other Tales" is an ancient children’s literature story book written by Mrs. Alfred Gatty. This......more
Youth Fiction and Trans Representation is the first book that wholly addresses the growth of trans and gender variant re......more
Shakespearean Spaces in Australian Literary Adaptations for Children and Young Adults offers a comprehensive examination......more
This open access book is a unique study of the impact of lived experience on literate life, exploring how children’s rea......more
The first survey of Leo Lionni’s extraordinary career as a graphic designer, children’s book creator, and fine artist...more
In many popular depictions of Black resistance to slavery, stereotypes around victimization and the heroic efforts of a ......more
In many popular depictions of Black resistance to slavery, stereotypes around victimization and the heroic efforts of a ......more
This book provides a wealth of fascinating information about many significant and lesser-known nineteenth-century Christ......more
The publication of the Harry Potter series in the United States coincided with the coming-of-age of its main target audi......more
This collection examines contemporary children’s literature, film, and video games to explore how everyday realities lik......more
"Delia Blanchflower" by Mrs. Humphry Ward is a one-of-a-type paintings that appears at the complex nature of family and ......more
"Silverthorns" by using Mrs. Molesworth is a fascinating and spell binding novel that transports readers into an interna......more
The one-of-a-type "Hathercourt" become written by using Mrs. Molesworth, a famous English author within the overdue 1800......more
"Caesar: A Sketch" is a biographical work penned with the aid of James Anthony Froude, a outstanding nineteenth-century ......more
The story "The Third Miss St. Quentin" turned into written by Mrs. Molesworth, a famous English writer who become except......more
"The Mabinogion" is a group of Welsh ancient testimonies that had been translated and prepare with the help of Lady Char......more
The short story "The Girls and I" changed into written by means of Mrs. Molesworth, whose actual name changed into Mary ......more
Beyond Pinocchio analyzes Carlo Collodi’s debunking the backbone of bourgeois propaganda through books meant to shape yo......more
’I seemed to gaze upon a vast space, the limits of which extended far beyond my vision...’ This anthology gathers togeth......more
Winner, 2024 ILBA Gold Medal, "Best LGBTQ+ Themed Book", given by the International Latino Book Awards Winner, 2024 ILBA......more