Kid Lit

An Introduction to Literary Criticism

by Tom Durwood

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Pub Date Oct 27 2020 | Archive Date Dec 07 2020

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Description

We are surrounded by narratives, in fiction and in our everyday lives. In this colorful collection of ideas, the author argues that understanding the components of our favorite children's stories can lead to a lifetime of critical thinking.

Beginning with the elements of the universal coming-of-age narrative, "Kid Lit" shows young readers and general readers alike how to recognize story structure, class, gender, symbolism, trauma and Orientalism in children's narratives.

Of value to all teachers, students, librarians, readers, literature lovers, and moviegoers.

Advance Praise

"Tom Durwood expertly breaks down and explains literary theory in an easy-to-understand way. This book makes sense of reading critically and guides students to producing their own explanations of literature.

-- Christine E. Carlson, English Instructor, Cabrini University"

"Tom Durwood expertly breaks down and explains literary theory in an easy-to-understand way. This book makes sense of reading critically and guides students to producing their own explanations of...