African American children's literature is a vibrant but sometimes
neglected form of expression. Its roots stretch back to the songs
and folklore of the antebellum South, and it has often been shaped
by social thinkers wishing to promote a healthy respect for the
African American tradition. It has captured the issues and feelings
of the civil rights movement, and it flourishes today in our
multicultural society. This book is a narrative history of African
American children's literature from its origins to the present day.
Written by a leading authority on the subject, the volume gives
special attention to the social conditions that gave birth to
African American children's literature, and to the political,
philosophical, and cultural forces that have shaped its
development. It surveys the most important periods, discusses major
genres and movements, and explores a wide range of authors and
illustrators. Teachers will treasure this book as a convenient and
masterful guide to the subject, literature students will value its
insightful comments on texts and traditions, and social studies
students will welcome its use of literature as a means of
understanding the social history of African Americans.
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