Readings in Children's Literature

Readings in Children's Literature examines some key aspects of aid in understanding children's literature, including: What are the sub-texts of Little Red Riding Hood, and are children aware of them? Does Louisa May Alcott's Little Women conform to, or subvert, traditional gender roles? How far can writers influence the attitudes and opinions of children? Where is power located in children's literature, and who holds it?

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Anthony Sellick is a member of the Faculty of Teacher Education at Shumei University, Japan. He holds masters degrees in both Psychology and Education, and has taught in primary, secondary, and tertiary educational institutions in Japan. His research interests include the psychology of children's literature and of the language classroom.

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Readings in Children's Literature examines some key aspects of aid in understanding children's literature, including: What are the sub-texts of Little Red Riding Hood, and are children aware of them? Does Louisa May Alcott's Little Women conform to, or subvert, traditional gender roles? How far can writers influence the attitudes and opinions of children? Where is power located in children's literature, and who holds it?