Are the kids all right?
Subtitle: the representation of LGBTQ characters in children's and young adult lit
By: B.J. Epstein
Publisher: HammerOn Press
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Bristol, UK
Language: eng
Number of pages: 304
ISBN-13: 9780956450739
Subjects: Young adult literature; Stories, plots; History and criticism; Queer theory; Homosexuality in literature; Children's literature
Description: "The first extensive survey of English-language children's literature that features lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or otherwise queer characters. Written in an accessible style, it uses queer theory, literary studies, and sociology to explore how LGBTQ characters are portrayed and what this says about contemporary society. Epstein passionately demonstrates that the information children get from literature matters, and that supposedly difficult or taboo topics can be communicated in entertaining and informative ways"--P. [4] of cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.