Children's Literature: Speculative Fiction and Colonialism

A chance to discuss contemporary speculative fiction for children that engages wit colonialism - from historical fantasy and fantasy set in other worlds to speculative writing set in our world in the present day.

Authors Gita Ralleigh, Claire Linney, Louie Stowell, JT Williams join Dr Darren Chetty for the second Community Conversation event.

The history of British fantasy stories, like that of adventure stories, carries with it the UK'S colonial past and its present echoes. But a growing number of authors are exploring ways to engage with this critically and creatively. What are their approaches? What are the issues in play for writers and readers of these books?

We will be sharing provocations from a number of children's authors, with group discussions on the topic and extracts to explore and dissect.

*Community Conversations is a series of free events that offer the chance for writers, illustrators, teachers, publishers, booksellers, critics and enthusiasts to come together to discuss children’s literature and education. We thank CLPE & EMC for their generous support of the series.

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