Children's Literature: The Development of a Genre


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In this course, we will trace the evolution of literature specifically written for children - from its earliest forms to the modern era. We will begin with the oral traditions that underpin all storytelling, then follow the shift toward published works created specifically with young readers in mind. We will survey key moments and turning points that shaped the growth of children’s literature as a distinct field. We will conclude by analyzing how a well-known children’s literature has evolved over time.

Blake Regnier is a former middle school reading interventionist and current English instructor for Worthington Learning Center. Regnier is also an adjunct instructor of English for Minnesota West Community and Technical College. With a diverse background in literary traditions spanning classical works through the modern era, his primary research interest has been in Victorian era monsters and other assorted "things that go bump in the night."

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Class Details

6 Session(s)
Weekly - Tue

Location
NA - Online

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Please read:  ONLINE: This course meets online through the Osher Online platform.

Fee: 

$75.00

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Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
7/7/2026 - 8/11/2026 Weekly - Tue 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM N/A - Online TBD Instructor 

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