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Our Children's Literature courses were developed in response to a challenge by Margaret Mahy that there needed to be a more substantial academic study of the field of children's literature. The qualifications are designed to be open entry courses. A children's librarian should be able to believe that the course will meet his/her needs as much as a parent, a writer, a publisher and a teacher. As such, individual courses are tailored to:
Children's Literature staff firmly believe that knowledge and skills in children's literature should not be the preserve of a professional few but should be available to empower all who have an interest in the field. All activities undertaken by Children's Literature staff are designed to enhance children's and young people's experience of the power of story in their lives through enabling adults to be knowledgeable and skilful in making and/or sharing children's and young people's literature.
More information on enrolment is available on the enrolment pages.
For further information: Community Service
John McKenzie - Qualifications Coordinator - More about John
Dr. Doreen Darnell - lecturer and editor of publications
View the Professional Development Handbook (PDF, 314KB) for more information.
For more information email childrenslit@canterbury.ac.nz or phone 03 343 7774.