Kid Lit: An Introduction to Literary Criticism Awareness Tour sponsored by Thomas Durwood
The Children’s Book Review
Join us on this virtual book tour for Kid Lit: An Introduction to Literary Criticism, written by teacher, writer and editor Tom Durwood!
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
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.
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3 Comments
sounds very interesting
There is such a focus on what should be taught in school now that this should be a helpful resource.
There are many great illustrators in children’s literature.