"A Companion to Children's Literature comprises thirty-four insightful essays written by prominent scholars in the field that surface critical debates within children's literature criticism. This collection offers an introduction to and an intervention in the field, providing readers, whether established scholars, emerging scholars, or students, with rich new facets. This Companion includes chapters examining poetry, folklore, fiction, nonfiction, picture books, dramatic performances on stage and screen, and interactive and digital media. The essays range from historical overviews to up-to-the-moment critical theory about English-language books from all over the globe."-- Provided by publisher.