American Childrens Literature And The Construction Of Childhood

Download or read book Constructing the Canon of Children's Literature written by Anne Lundin and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-10-15 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this pioneering historical study, Anne Lundin argues that schools, libraries, professional organizations, and the media together create and influence the constantly changing canon of children's literature. Lundin examines the circumstances out of which the canon emerges, and its effect on the production of children's literature. The volume includes a comprehensive list of canonical titles for reference.