A survey of classic and contemporary children's works from Aesop to Woodson. Students will analyze a variety of genres, such as fairy tales, picture books, and novels, and explore issues such as censorship, the environment, adolescent challenges, social justice, equity, cultural diversity, and identity. Students will reflect critically on literature, evaluate and acknowledge the possibilities and limitations of the authors' worldviews, and construct arguments about the texts using evidence from primary and secondary sources. Three class hours. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 with a C or better, or placement into ENG 200, or instructor permission.