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    Kid Lit: An Introduction to Literary Criticism | Awareness Tour

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    Kid Lit: An Introduction to Literary Criticism Awareness Tour sponsored by Thomas Durwood
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    Join us on this virtual book tour for Kid Lit: An Introduction to Literary Criticism, written by teacher, writer and editor Tom Durwood!

    Kid Lit- An Introduction to Literary Criticism

    In this colorful collection of ideas, the author argues that understanding the components of our favorite children’s stories can lead to a lifetime of critical thinking.

    To learn more, follow along on the virtual book tour and enter the giveaway below for the chance to win a copy of Kid Lit: An Introduction to Literary Criticism!

    Kid Lit: An Introduction to Literary Criticism Tour Schedule

    Tuesday, June 29, 2021
    The Children’s Book Review
    Tour Kick-Off
    Kid Lit: An Introduction to Literary Criticism
    Wednesday, June 30, 2021
    The Fairview Review
    A book review of
    Kid Lit: An Introduction to Literary Criticism
    Thursday, July 1, 2021
    Comfy Chair Books
    A book review of
    Kid Lit: An Introduction to Literary Criticism
    Friday, July 2, 2021
    Life Is What It’s Called
    An interview with
    Tom Durwood
    Monday, July 5, 2021
    The Momma Spot
    A book review of
    Kid Lit: An Introduction to Literary Criticism
    Tuesday, July 6, 2021
    Shooting Stars Mag
    A book review of
    Kid Lit: An Introduction to Literary Criticism
    Wednesday, July 7, 2021
    A Dream Within a Dream
    A book review of
    Kid Lit: An Introduction to Literary Criticism
    Thursday, July 8, 2021
    icefairy’s Treasure Chest
    A book review of
    Kid Lit: An Introduction to Literary Criticism
    Friday, July 9, 2021
    Confessions of a Book Addict
    A book giveaway of
    Kid Lit: An Introduction to Literary Criticism
    Saturday, July 10, 2021
    Book Bug Ca
    A book review of
    Kid Lit: An Introduction to Literary Criticism
    Sunday, July 11, 2021
    Lisa’s Reading
    A book review of
    Kid Lit: An Introduction to Literary Criticism
    Monday, July 12, 2021
    Over Coffee Conversation
    A guest article from
    Tom Durwood

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    About the Book

    Kid Lit- An Introduction to Literary Criticism

    Kid Lit: An Introduction to Literary Criticism

    Written by Tom Durwood

    All Ages | 220 Pages

    Publisher: Empire Studies Press | ISBN-13: 9781952520044

    Publisher’s Synopsis: We are surrounded by narratives, in fiction and in our everyday lives. In this colorful collection of ideas, the author argues that understanding the components of our favorite children’s stories can lead to a lifetime of critical thinking.

    Beginning with the elements of the universal coming-of-age narrative, “Kid Lit” shows young readers and general readers alike how to recognize story structure, class, gender, symbolism, trauma and Orientalism in children’s narratives.

    Of value to all teachers, students, librarians, readers, literature lovers, and moviegoers.

    “Tom Durwood is the best English instructor I have seen in my thirty-two years of teaching.” —Professor Patrick Murray, Valley Forge Military College

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    About the Author

    Tom Durwood is a teacher, writer and editor with an interest in history.  Tom most recently taught English Composition and Empire and Literature at Valley Forge Military College, where he won the Teacher of the Year Award five times. Tom has taught Public Speaking and Basic Communications as a guest lecturer for the Naval Special Warfare Development Group at the Dam’s Neck Annex of the Naval War College.
     
    Tom is editor of an online scholarly journal, The Journal of Empire Studies (www.empirestudies.org). Peter Suber, Berkman Fellow at Harvard University, an advocate of the open access movement, praises the journal as “a new opportunity for overcoming access barriers to knowledge and research.”  Dr. Julian Fisher of Scholarly Exchange has also applauded Tom’s efforts. “Creating valuable academic content and then hiding it behind financial firewalls – the traditional scholarly publishing model – runs counter to the essence of scholarship, learning and sharing,” according to Fisher. “To see a journal such as the Journal of Empire Studies breaking that mold is exciting.”
     
    Tom’s newspaper column “Shelter” appeared in the North County Times for seven years. Tom earned a Masters in English Literature in San Diego, where he also served as Executive Director of San Diego Habitat for Humanity. Tom earned his undergraduate degree from Harvard, where he edited an undergraduate arts journal and studied with David McClelland (Roots of Consciousness).  

    For more information, teacher resources, and lesson plans, visit www.kidlitcrit.com.

    Thanks for following along with us on the Kid Lit: An Introduction to Literary Criticism awareness tour, sponsored by Tom Durwood.

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

    3 Comments

    1. vickie couturier on June 30, 2021 4:40 am

      sounds very interesting

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    2. Linda Gawthrop on June 30, 2021 5:38 am

      There is such a focus on what should be taught in school now that this should be a helpful resource.

      Reply
    3. Susan J. on July 11, 2021 3:49 pm

      There are many great illustrators in children’s literature.

      Reply

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