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- Title
Children and Biography: Reading and Writing Life Stories by Kate Douglas.
- Authors
van Lierop-Debrauwer, Helma
- Abstract
"Children and Biography" by Kate Douglas is a book that explores the intersection of childhood studies, children's literature, and life-narrative studies. The book examines the historical development of biographies for children and highlights the shift towards biographies that empower children and challenge traditional norms. Douglas also discusses the importance of involving children in research about their own lives and acknowledges their agency. While the book primarily focuses on the content of biographies, the author suggests that future research should also consider the form and the role of biographers in creating these texts. Overall, "Children and Biography" is an innovative and thought-provoking study that invites readers to reflect on children's active engagement with their own lives and the world around them.
- Subjects
CHILDREN &; Biography: Reading &; Writing Life Stories (Book); DOUGLAS, Kate; CHILDREN'S literature; BIOGRAPHY writing; LIFE writing; YOUNG adult literature; YOUNG adults
- Publication
International Research in Children's Literature, 2024, Vol 17, Issue 2, p245
- ISSN
1755-6198
- Publication type
Book Review
- DOI
10.3366/ircl.2024.0571