Critical Approaches to Controversies in Children’s and Young Adult Literature and Culture
Recent reports about Neil Gaiman’s alleged decades of sexual abuse have led to renewed discussions about how to approach popular and award-winning works by authors and illustrators who draw rebuke in their personal lives. Censorship over a range of complaints is increasing globally. Social media callouts over content have resulted in withdrawn publications, canceled book contracts, and altered reputations of authors, illustrators, and publishers.