Bj Epstein (120 results)

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Vol. 11, 1988. This ex-library book contains usual library markings etc. The covers look great. The binding is tight. The interior pages are clean and unmarked. Electronic delivery tracking will be issued free of charge.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. Epstein explores why sex, sexuality and gender non-conformity is something that many writers and publishers of children's and young adult lit appear to shy away from. She demonstrates that the information children get from literature matters, and that so called 'difficult' topics can be communicated in entertaining and informative ways.Uses ideas from queer theory and other research to interrogate the ways LGBTQ characters are portrayed in books for children and young people, and to analyse what messages readers of such books might receive.Includes detailed analysis of over 60 picture books, middle-grade books and young adult novels by authors such as Nancy Garden, Julie Ann Peters, Alex Sanchez, David Levithan, Lesléa Newman, Marcus Ewart, Cris Beam and many others.This book brings together literary studies, sociology, queer studies and other academic fields in an accessible manner, where the research supports the detailed analyses of over 50 books for children and young adults. Epstein looks at a range of topics, such as the lack of diversity in many of these works, how same-sex marriage is portrayed, the relative absence of bisexual and transgender characters, the way that many of these books are marketed and intended as 'issue books', and more.A practical and informative book to inspire writers and publishers to produce better LGBTQ literature for young readers. …

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Vol. 10, 1987. This ex-library book contains usual library markings etc. The covers look great except for two creased corners. The binding is tight. The interior pages are clean and unmarked. Electronic delivery tracking will be issued free of charge.…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Vol. 13, 1990. This ex-library book contains usual library markings etc. The covers look great. The binding is tight. The interior pages are clean and unmarked. Electronic delivery tracking will be issued free of charge.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Vol. 16, 1993. This ex-library book contains usual library markings etc. The covers look great. The binding is tight. The interior pages are clean and unmarked. Electronic delivery tracking will be issued free of charge.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Vol. 17, 1994. This ex-library book contains usual library markings etc. The covers look great. The binding is tight. The interior pages are clean and unmarked. Electronic delivery tracking will be issued free of charge.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Vol. 12, 1989. This ex-library book contains usual library markings etc. The covers look great. The binding is tight. The interior pages are clean and unmarked. Electronic delivery tracking will be issued free of charge.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Are the Kids All Right? by B.J. Epstein is the first survey of English-language children's literature that features lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or otherwise queer characters. It explores how LGBTQ characters are portrayed and what this says about contemporary society and it covers picture books, middle-grade books, and young adult fiction. Epstein explores why sex, sexuality and gender non-conformity is something that many writers and publishers of children's and young adult lit appear to shy away from. She passionately demonstrates that the information children get from literature matters, and that so called 'difficult' topics can be communicated in entertaining and informative ways. Are the Kids All Right? uses ideas from queer theory and other research to interrogate the ways LGBTQ characters are portrayed in books for children and young people, and to analyse what messages readers of such books might receive. This book brings together literary studies, sociology, queer studies, and other academic fields in an accessible manner, where the research supports the detailed analyses of over fifty books for children and young adults. In Are the Kids All Right?,Epstein looks at a range of topics, such as the lack of diversity in many of these works, how same-sex marriage is portrayed, the relative absence of bisexual and transgender characters, the way that many of these books are marketed and intended as "issue books", and more. Are the Kids All Right? is a practical and informative book that will inspire writers and publishers to produce better LGBTQ literature for young readers. About the author: B.J. Epstein is the author of over 150 articles, book reviews, personal essays, and short stories. She is lecturer in Literature and Public Engagement at the University of East Anglia, and she is also a translator from the Scandinavian languages to English. Covering picture books, middle-grade books and young adult fiction, this was the first survey of English-language childrens literature that features lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or otherwise queer characters. It explores how LGBTQ characters are portrayed and what this says about contemporary society. Annotated bibliography. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. reprint edition. 120 pages. 8.25x6.25x0.25 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New. In English.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Condition: New. pp. 316.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread copy in mint condition.

Condition: New. Brand New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: Brand New. New. US edition. Expediting shipping for all USA and Europe orders excluding PO Box. Excellent Customer Service.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. reprint edition. 120 pages. 8.25x6.25x0.25 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: New. Paperback in like new condition. Unused shop stock with minor shelf-wear, no faults. AD. Used.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.