Children's Literature Graduates

Morgan Buck '18

Children's Corps, Fostering Change for Children NYC

"The Children's Literature program was more than just a certificate for me, it was preparation for a career in child welfare and advocacy. I cannot wait to help empower children and families through trauma-informed, culturally, and historically responsive practice." Read More »

Children's Literature Graduates

Alexandra Cathcart ’14

Student at Temple University School of Medicine

"I had always known that I enjoyed spending time with kids, but I was surprised by the richness of the scholarly study of children’s culture." Read More »

Children's Literature Graduates

Megan Roth ’11

Editor, Disney Publishing Worldwide

"I put this knowledge (gained through the Children's Lit Certificate Program) to use every day and words cannot express how much these classes helped." Read More »

Children's Literature Graduates

Elizabeth F. Criswell ’04

Early Childhood Education Educator, University of Minnesota Twin Cities

"I pursued children's literature because of my love of literature and illustration and my interest in the history of this complex literary genre. It has helped me develop invaluable ways of thinking in my career as an educator." Read More »

Children's Literature Graduates

Mara Mandradjieff ’08

Adjunct Professor of Dance, Gender Studies Affiliate, Kennesaw State University; Adjunct Professor of Dance, Emory University; Executive Director and Founder, Lume Foundation

"The Program truly paved my future career path and encouraged my intellectual growth. I remember these eye-opening experiences and strive to enrich my students in a similar fashion." Read More »

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News & Announcements

Children's Lit Paper Prize: Submissions Due April 1

Mar

Many Voices, Many Words Panel on Diversity in Fantasy and Sci Fi View »

Apr

"We Know Who We Are": Strategies to Center Queer and Trans Youth in Affirmative Healthcare View »

Mar

Transnational Popular Print for Children: A Talk by M.O. Grenby View »

About the Program

It is rare to have the opportunity to study children's literature, but Pitt has offered courses in children's literature since as early as 1933! The Children's Literature Certificate provides students with a springboard for many areas of professional work and study. Read about Pitt's pioneering history in children's literature and childhood studies, see the national awards won by our students and faculty, explore Pittsburgh's history of special contributions to children's culture, and find out what students are saying about the program.

Representing Childhood

Using timelines, essays, and art, this interactive project allows you to investigate the various ways in which people have imagined childhood over the centuries. Visit the site >

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