Category: Literature
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The Agentic Child: The Dichotomy of Curiosity and Safety in Van de Vendel’s Vosje (2018)
While Van de Vendel and Tolman’s Vosje (2018) is widely praised for its luminous illustrations…
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The Inn at Mavis Pierre?
A woman returns to a secluded inn from her past, only to discover that time…
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“I Kill Giants”: a book review
How does the action comic series I Kill Giants fit into horror? This book review…
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Read-Aloud of Jon Klassen’s “The Skull”
Join us for a spooky read-aloud of Jon Klassen’s … picturebook The Skull. Make yourself…
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From Wicked Witch to Odd Friend: Witches in Children’s Literature
From evil, child-eating women in candy houses to friends and healers. Witches have been covered…
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The Many Lights of Diwali: Stories, Celebrations, and Reflections
This article examines Diwali’s diverse celebration, its mythological roots, and regional practices across India. It…
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Horror poetry: The Kids Who Die
This article (or essay?) reflects on Langston Hughes’s poetry. While Hughes is celebrated for his…
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Let’s Twist Again! Narrative Unpredictability in R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps
R. L. Stine’s Goosebumps may be just another nostalgic piece of 90s media for some,…
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Educators –Happy Teacher’s Day
A creative and poetic meditation on the often-overlooked presence of educators in celebration of October…
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Reading Digitally – it’s not all bad
Have you ever found yourself discussing children’s reading behaviour and got stuck in arguing for…
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Sliding into the DMs of book professionals – an interview with Elaina Ryan
We’ve all heard in school about the importance of literacy. But what about reading for…
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