Literature for Children and Young Adults:
Textbook: Through the eyes of a child – an introduction to children’s literature by Donna E Norton – 8th edition – 2011.
Explain how L’Engle’s “A Wrinkle in Time” fits the definition of Fantasy literature for children and young adults. Choose three symbols in the story and explain how they add to the development of the major theme(s) in the text.
Explain why and how poetry appeals to young people. Provide a framework that describes what types of poetry are most often preferred by children of various ages [Use Ann Terry’s 1974 study]. End with your own feelings about the use of poetry in the classroom and its effectiveness.
Explain how the young adult novel Holes meets the evaluation criteria your textbook provides for realistic fiction.
Chapter twelve of your textbook raises the issue “Who should write science information books for children?” Based on information gathered, the researchers concluded there is “an insufficient concern about the qualifications and authority of those who write science and technology books for children and adolescents.” In your short essay, construct an argument that answers the question “who should write science books for children?” Discuss your choice and explain why the group you have chosen offers superior qualities.
Throughout publishing history, books for children and young adults have been banned, censored or deemed inappropriate for a variety of reasons. Discuss the main reasons for censoring this genre and how they have evolved over time. Explain whether society has become more or less open to content for children.