6th International Seminar THE SYMBIOTIC CHILD - 8-9 April, 2021

Dal 08.04.2021 al 09.04.2021

6th International Seminar

New Directions in Children’s Literature Research

 

THE SYMBIOTIC CHILD

RETHINKING THE VEGETAL THROUGH CHILDREN’S LITERATURE

 

ONLINE CONFERENCE

8-9 April, 2021

h. 9.00-13.00

 

Much has been said about the importance for children to be aware of, respect, appreciate and comprehend the subjectivity of another. From this perspective, animals and nature play an important role because children seem to be able to quickly develop a deep and long-term intimate association with other species.

Although the exposure of children to nature through books has been declining in many ways, representations of symbiotic interactions between children and other species are quite common in children’s literature. However, contemporary research emphasises that there has been a shift in children’s books towards a more innovative eco-evolutionary approach.

The aim of this seminar is to investigate the shift that has occurred in both children’s fiction and nonfiction and to explore some research paths with scholars and authors that can help to expand children’s literature horizons and environmental awareness.

The seminar will be virtually hosted by the University of Padova in Rovigo and is powered by the ZOOM video conferencing service.

For information: please see the attached programme.