Children's Literature in Second Language Education

Bringing together leading scholars and teacher educators from across the world, from Europe and the USA to Asia, this book presents the latest research and new perspectives into the uses of children's literature in second language teaching for children and young adults. Children's Literature in Second Language Education covers such topics as extensive reading, creative writing in the language classroom, the use of picturebooks and graphic novels in second language teaching and the potential of children's literature in promoting intercultural education. The focus throughout the book is on creative approaches to language teaching, from early years through to young adult learners, making this book an essential read for those studying or embarking on second language teaching at all levels.

Janice Bland is Visiting Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at the University of Vechta, Germany. She is co-editor of the peer-reviewed e-journal Children's Literature in English Language Education.

Christiane Lütge is Professor of English at Münster University, Germany. She is co-editor of the peer-reviewed e-journal Children's Literature in English Language Education.

1. Introduction Janice Bland
Part I: Extensive Reading with Children's Literature
2. Free Reading: Still a Great Idea Stephen Krashen
3. Efficient Use of Literature in Second Language Education: Free Reading and Listening to Stories Beniko Mason
4. Extensive Reading of Picturebooks in Primary EFL Annika Kolb
5. Free Space: An Extensive Reading Project in a Flemish School Johan Strobbe
Part II: Visual Literacy with Picturebooks and Graphic Novels in ELT
6. Approaching Literary and Language Competence: Picturebooks and Graphic Novels in the EFL Classroom Eva Burwitz-Melzer
7. Picturebook: Object of Discovery Sandie Mouro
8. Fairy Tales with a Difference: Creating a Continuum from Primary to Secondary ELT Janice Bland
Part III: Intercultural Encounters with Children’s Literature
9. Otherness in Children's Literature: Perspectives for the EFL Classroom Christiane Lütge
10. Doing Identity, Doing Culture: Transcultural Learning through Young Adult Fiction Susanne Reichl
11. Developing Intercultural Competence by Studying Graphic Narratives Carola Hecke
12. 'We are Britain!' Culture and Ethnicity in Benjamin Zephaniah's Novels Sigrid Rieuwerts
13. Taiwanese Adolescents Reading American Young Adult Literature: A Reader Response Study Lee Li-Feng
14. Developing Intercultural Competence through First Nations’ Children’s Literature Grit Alter
Part IV: Empowerment and Creativity through Story
15. Creative Writing for Second Language Students Alan Maley
16. Young Adult Literature in Mixed-Ability Classes Maria Eisenmann
17. Enhancing Self-Esteem and Positive Attitudes through Children's Literature Paola Traverso
18. The 'Art' of Teaching Creative Story Writing Maria Luisa García Bermejo and Teresa Fleta Guillén
19. Stories as Symphonies Andrew Wright
20. Conclusion Christiane Lütge
Bibliography
Index