Food and Health in Children and YA Literature

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

This Food and Health in Children and YA Literature course introduces students to the analysis of food in children's literature with a specific focus on physical and mental health. Students will examine themes such as emotional needs/support, cultural roots, emancipation, relationships, and how they impact children. By identifying the intersectional aspects of food and health in writing, students will apply their knowledge in contexts where children and literature interact, such as school.