University/Organization
Curriculum Studies Department
College of Education
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Canada
Title
Patterns and Trends in Contemporary Canadian Literature for Young People: Spotlight on Mental Health
Synopsis
This presentation presents data from three original studies relating to patterns and trends in contemporary Canadian fiction for young people. A key part of the discussion spotlights picture books as well as junior and middle grade novels and young adult fiction that present mental health issues.