Kid Lit: An Introduction to Literary Criticism | Awareness Tour


Kid Lit: An Introduction to Literary Criticism | Awareness Tour

Kid Lit: An Introduction to Literary Criticism Awareness Tour sponsored by Thomas Durwood
The Children’s Book Review

Kid Lit- An Introduction to Literary Criticism

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
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Library Lady’s Kid Lit
A book review of
Kid Lit: An Introduction to Literary Criticism

Kid Lit: An Introduction to Literary Criticism Book Giveaway

Kid Lit: An Introduction to Literary Criticism Giveaway

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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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June 29, 2021 at 12:35PM Bianca Schulze