This project was completed as part of course requirements for EDCI 5404: Multicultural Children’s Literature. Below you’ll find a collection of graphic novels featuring diverse female protagonists. From an abolitionist to a superhero, these characters are not just about girl power; they also represent the audacity of spirit, the courage of souls, and the humanity…
By Adelaide Rohrssen As a future teacher of young children, I know that talking animal stories are going to be a continuous part of my life and my students’ lives. Books like The Berenstain Bears or The Cat and The Hat are seen in schools across the country. But what is this literature communicating to our…
Deep Plunge is a definitive commentary on key aspects of children’s and adolescent literature. Offered freely by Vernon the Reading Primate for the betterment of all reading primates everywhere, it reveals invaluable insights into how books work and why you should read them. Being kind to others is one of those (cross)cultural norms that seem…
Deep Plunge is a definitive commentary on key aspects of children’s and adolescent literature. Offered freely by Vernon the Reading Primate for the betterment of all reading primates everywhere, it reveals invaluable insights into how books work and why you should read them. The experience of fear is familiar to everyone, but for young people…
In the author’s own words: Eleanor & Park is set in 1986. It’s about to 16 year old to fall in love on a school bus. The story is told from both of their points of view. Eleanor, a chubby redhead, is the new kid at school, and she’s facing some pretty intense bullying. Also,…
Children's Literature at UMN 