Representing Africa in Children’s Literature explores how African and Western authors portray youth in contemporary African societies, critically examining th
This edition of Multicultural and Ethnic Children’s Literature in the United States addresses both quantitative and more qualitative changes in this field ove
In this book, the authors expose the neo-imperialist overtones of contemporary children's fiction about Africa. Examining the portrayal of African social custom
Contributors analyse the theories behind children's literature, its functions and cultural significance, and suggest the new directions this literature is takin