The Palgrave Handbook of Children's Film and Television

This comprehensive academic collection provides a deep analysis of film and television created specifically for young audiences, from early childhood programming to content designed for screen-savvy teenagers. The volume examines how youth media varies globally while maintaining its core focus on the developmental needs and viewing habits of its target demographic. With particular attention to late twentieth and early twenty-first century developments, the handbook offers contemporary perspectives on children's entertainment across different cultural contexts and media formats.

What distinguishes this scholarly work is its recognition that the youth audience is fundamentally embedded in the very structure of children's media, influencing everything from narrative construction to visual design. The collection will primarily benefit media studies scholars, education researchers, and industry professionals seeking rigorous academic analysis of youth-oriented film and television. For anyone seriously studying the evolution and impact of children's screen media, this handbook provides substantial critical frameworks and international perspectives that illuminate how entertainment shapes and reflects childhood experiences across generations.