Representing Africa in Children's Literature: Old and New Ways of SeeingRepresenting Africa in Children’s Literature explores how African and Western authors portray youth in contemporary African societies, critically examining the dominant images of Africa and Africans in books published between 1960 and 2005. The book focuses on contemporary children’s and young adult literature set in Africa, examining issues regarding colonialism, the politics of representation, and the challenges posed to both "insiders" and "outsiders" writing about Africa for children. |
Contents
Image Making and Childrens Books | 1 |
Growing Up African and Female in Childrens Books | 35 |
Reading African Cultural Survival in Childrens Books | 79 |
Notes | 121 |
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Other editions - View all
Representing Africa in Children's Literature: Old and New Ways of Seeing Vivian Yenika-Agbaw No preview available - 2011 |
Representing Africa in Children's Literature: Old and New Ways of Seeing Vivian S. Yenika-Agbaw No preview available - 2008 |
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