Children's Literature Graduates

Madeleine Shelley '18

Associate Producer, WGBH Kids, Boston's PBS Station

"I work with incredibly talented people who created the iconic shows I grew up with, like Arthur, ZOOM, and Between the Lions. I'm thrilled to be at my dream job working behind the scenes on projects I care deeply about, and I owe the inspiration and skills I needed to get here to the Children's Literature department!" Read More »

Children's Literature Graduates

Maria Anto '22

Erasmus Mundus grad student, University of Glasgow

"The Children's Literature Program illuminated curiosities that I may not have realized as a standard English major. The frameworks established in Children and Culture tugged at my mind while I sat through biology and philosophy classes." Read More »

Children's Literature Graduates

Jennifer Klein ’06

National Recruiter, Girls Who Code

"Needless to say, Pitt’s Children’s Literature program helped establish my career. Having that certificate really helped distinguish me from the hundreds of other applicants out there." Read More »

Children's Literature Graduates

Corey Wittig ’06

School Librarian, Falk Laboratory School

"My work on creative technology programming for kids is very much informed by works of children's literature and folk and fairy tales." Read More »

Children's Literature Graduates

Alexandra Cathcart ’14

Doctor with Pediatrics Specialization

"I hope to be as empathetic and thoughtful a physician as possible, and I truly believe that my time in the Children’s Literature program has prepared me well for my career." Read More »

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News & Announcements

New course, Englit 0762: Childhood Games, offered Fall 2023

Welcome to our new assistant professor, Lidong Xiang!

Recent PhDs Christine Case and Brittney Knotts chosen as ACLS Leading Edge Fellows.

Congratulations to Zora Mosley, Luke Morales, and Hailey Rice, 2023 Paper Prize winners!

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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