Why Adults Refuse to Admit Racist Content in the Children’s Books They Love (Lecture)
6 Sep, Fri, 6.00pm - 7.30pm
Philip Nel
Moderator: Donna Lim
As childhood is where the psyche becomes susceptible (or more resistant) to racism, children’s books are one of the best instruments to combat this social ill. To better educate adults who resist considering that beloved children’s literature may harbour racist content, Philip Nel will cover the “hate mail” inspired by his 2017 book on The Hidden Racism of Children’s Literature and the Need for Diverse Books, and offer pedagogical strategies in response.
L16, The Pod 6 Sep 2019 (Fri) 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Part of AFCC Lectures