EWL 138 Children’s Literature
Literature for children in the genres of picture books, traditional stories, modern fiction, poetry, plays, biography, and general nonfiction will be examined, with particular emphasis on the nature and uses of narrative. Students will explore children’s literature collections in local public libraries and will consider their literary quality and the books’ appropriateness for a child’s development. Recommended to all students, and especially to those working with children as parents, teachers, and community workers.