The purpose of this project is to engage in a critical analysis of some component of children's literature. So that it helps you acquire a broader base of knowledge about works of children's literature, the project must involve some books we have not covered in class.
Earlier submissions are welcome.
If you are planning something radically different from the ideas suggested here, it's best to consult with me as early as possible. I encourage projects that involve working directly with children. Consider a project that dovetails with a service-learning project at a school or daycare center. Research and report on a single author or artist, a production method, an editor, a publisher, or some other aspect of the children's book industry. Write a thoroughly-researched argumentative paper on the teaching of literature in elementary schools.