Fractures and disruptions in children's literature

In March 2015, the 11th edition of The Child and the Book Conference was organised at the University of Aveiro in Portugal.

The conference was related to the theme of fracture and disruption in children's and young adult literature.

This publication provides not only a synthesis of the main reflections, but also a starting point for understanding the issues of fracture and disruption within children's and young adult literature.

The volume gathers texts from consolidated figures within the field of research in Children's Literature, as well as contributions from junior researchers, creating bridges and dialogue between both generations and critical and theoretical approaches.

It includes chapters on violence, war, sexuality and politics, discussion around formal-stylistic perspectives, analysis of fringe works and hybrid literary forms.