Handbook of Research on Children's and Young Adult Literature

This comprehensive research handbook brings together critical scholarship on children's and young adult literature from across education, English studies, and library science disciplines, creating an essential academic resource for understanding how young readers engage with texts. The volume synthesizes decades of research on literacy development, literary analysis, and collection development practices that shape young people's reading experiences, offering educators and scholars a unified perspective on this vital field of study.

What distinguishes this work is its truly interdisciplinary approach, bridging theoretical frameworks and practical applications that will particularly benefit graduate students, researchers, and professionals working in youth literature and literacy education. By consolidating previously scattered scholarship into a coherent whole, this handbook provides the foundational knowledge needed to advance both research and practice in children's and young adult literature studies.