Looking at Children's Books
In his series of Looking at Children's Books talks, Brian offers expert insight into the history of children's literature. View featured talks below and click through to watch the lectures, or view the full list of talks.
The Looking at Children’s Books series began in 2008. The talks are free and open to all. The talks are particularly aimed at adults interested in the history of children's books and children's literature collections, and contribute towards the professional development of Seven Stories staff.
Looking at Children's Books is presented by Newcastle University’s Children’s Literature Unit in partnership with the Robinson Library and Seven Stories: National Centre for Children’s Books.
Featured talks
Out of a clearer’s skip
Faith Jaques, illustrator and fighter for “illustrators’ rights”
16th May 2012