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. One of the biggest challenges we face today is to develop multicultural…
Neil Gaiman’s Coraline features a clever 11-year-old girl who is struck with a horrifying case of Borden after her family moved to a new house. With her parents too busy to entertain her, Coraline becomes enchanted by the promise of a doting father – mother and father on the other side of a curious, small…
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. One of the things that come standard as part of adolescence is…
Whatever your interests are, you’ll find an excellent selection of courses that challenge, excite, and engage. Plunge into the world of children’s literature by discussing complex themes, examining representation, and exploring the diverse world within children’s literature. *** Please note that not all of these courses are offered each semester. COMING SOON: Click on the course titles to…
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. Few other concepts seems as prevalent in adolescent and young adult literature…
Children's Literature at UMN 