Event overview
Celebrating and discussing how much has been achieved in queering children’s and young adult literature over the past 50 years.
As we look back on 50 years since the Stonewall Riots took place in New York, followed by the first gay pride marches across the US in 1970, this seems a timely moment to celebrate how much has been achieved in queering children’s and young adult literature.
There will be a charge of £10 a head, with tickets redeemable against one book related to the symposium theme from ‘The Word’ bookshop, on the night.
The evening will include:
Welcome from Dr Julia Hope, Head of MA Children’s Literature at Goldsmiths
Sidonie Bertrand-Shelton, Head of Education Programmes at Stonewall, exploring the start and legacy of Section 28, and what an LGBT inclusive school looks like today.
Dr Catherine Butler, lecturer and author, delivering her talk ‘Problems and Challenges in the Portrayal of Trans People in Children’s and Young Adult Literature.’
Talk by Sarah Hagger-Holt, author of debut YA novel, Nothing Ever Happens Here.
Prof Michael Rosen in conversation with past MA in Children’s Literature students, who have written related assignments and dissertations.
Spoken word/poetry performance by Dean Atta, award-winning author of The Black Flamingo and past MA Creative Writing and Education student at Goldsmiths.
Dates & times
| Date | Time | Add to calendar |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 2020 | 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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