Engagements with Childrens and Young Adult Literature by Lyd... - 9781032581989

Engagements with Childrens and Young Adult LiteratureAuthor(s): Lydia Kokkola, Sara Van den Bossche\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032581989, 978-1032581989\nSynopsis\nEngagements with Childrens and Young Adult Literature offers an accessible guide to studying Childrens and Young Adult (CYA) literature, teaching readers how to read critically. This book introduces this dynamic field encompassing diverse genres, audiences, and interpretations. Lydia Kokkola and Sara Van den Bossche examine its historical, cultural, and ideological dimensions while addressing adult perspectives and the ambivalence of child agency. Tools for critical analysis, genre-specific insights, and emerging research trends enhance readers engagement with CYA literature and its broader implications.\n\nThe book approaches CYA literature from various complementary angles:\n\nHistorical: the influence of religious and philosophical convictions.