In March 2015, the eleventh edition of The Child and the Book Conference was organized at the University of Aveiro in Portugal. The conference was related to the theme of fracture and disruption in children's and young adult literature. This...
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In March 2015, the eleventh edition of The Child and the Book Conference was organized at the University of Aveiro in Portugal. The conference was related to the theme of fracture and disruption in children's and young adult literature. This publication provides not only a synthesis of the main reflections, but also a starting point for understanding the issues of fracture and disruption within children's and young adult literature. The volume gathers texts from consolidated figures within the field of research in Children's Literature, as well as contributions from junior researchers, creating bridges and dialogue between both generations and critical and theoretical approaches. It includes chapters on violence, war, sexuality and politics, discussion around formal-stylistic perspectives, analysis of fringe works and hybrid literary forms as well as the issue of audience and the crossover universe. Special reference should be given to the inclusion of contributions from lesser-known countries and literatures such as Brazil, Italy, Norway, Poland, and Portugal. The volume will be of interest to children's literature specialists, graduate and post-graduate students, librarians, and mediators of reading. Intro -- Table of Contents -- List of Figures -- Introduction -- Part I: Challenging Established Notions of Children's Literature -- Chapter One -- Chapter Two -- Chapter Three -- Chapter Four -- Part II: Fracturing Themes -- Chapter Five -- Chapter Six -- Chapter Seven -- Chapter Eight -- Chapter Nine -- Chapter Ten -- Part III: Disruptive Identities -- Chapter Eleven -- Chapter Twelve -- Chapter Thirteen -- Chapter Fourteen -- Part IV: Contemporary Trends in Children's Books -- Chapter Fifteen -- Chapter Sixteen -- Chapter Seventeen -- Contributors.
