Children's Literature: Speculative Fiction & Colonialism

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

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

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  

open access, free to all

turn-taking & care taking

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