Clare Bradford is a distinguished scholar in children's literature, whose work delves deeply into the racial and cultural dimensions within Australian children's narratives. Her research illuminates how Indigenous characters are portrayed in these stories and analyzes the literary techniques authors employ to represent these complex themes. Bradford's approach emphasizes the importance of critically engaging with children's literature and its influence on shaping young readers' understanding of the world. Her expertise contributes to a more profound appreciation of representation and identity in literature crafted for young audiences.
This book demonstrates how contemporary children's texts draw on utopian and dystopian tropes in their projections of possible futures. The authors explore the ways in which children's texts respond to social change and global politics. The book argues that children's texts are crucially implicated in shaping the values of their readers.