ENGL3023

How many times have you read a children’s or young adult book and bonded with someone else who has also read it? If you never have, expect to do so with your professor and fellow students. Children’s literature has always enjoyed an enormous readership, and adults read as much, if not more of it, than kids do. Unlike other works of literature, they are more likely to contain art. What role do the illustrations and art play a role in telling the story? You will read contemporary and historical works with a focus on diversity regarding authors, themes, and readership. By the end of the course you will have gained an overview of this literary tradition and increased your understanding of the enduring appeal of children’s books.