The Centre for Children Literature at the Faculty of Education in Cambridge will host the eighth international Child and the Book conference at the Faculty of Education in Cambridge.
The Child and the Book 2012 aims to examine the foundations of children’s literature criticism. Taking a philosophical approach, we intend to find some common ground among the increasingly scattered areas of research, to think about definitions, and to work towards a more coherent framework. How can philosophical perspectives benefit our discipline? Conversely, how can children’s literature research contribute to the field of philosophical knowledge?
For suggested topics and guidelines, see web site. Abstract due by January 3rd, 2012 to Erin Spring: ees34@cam.ac.uk
Full paper should be submitted by March 1st.
For more information:
http://www.educ.cam.ac.uk/centres/childrensliterature/childandthebook/index.html