Document Type
Article
Version Deposited
Published Version
Publication Date
9-23-2024
Publication Title
Humanities (Basel)
DOI
10.3390/h13050121
Abstract
This article examined the underrepresentation of Black characters in children’s picture books, particularly in natural settings, and its effect on Black children’s relationship with nature. Through an analysis of four contemporary picture books, the study revealed how visual depictions challenge these exclusions and expand narratives about Black engagement with the natural world. Utilizing visual semiotics and the theory of Black Aliveness, this research underscores the transformative power of illustrations by Black artists in enriching children’s literature and advancing joy.
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Recommended Citation
Cueto, D.; Brooks, W.; Browne, S. Roots and Refuge: A Critical Exploration of Nature in Black Visual Narratives. Humanities 2024, 13, 121. https://doi.org/10.3390/h13050121
Comments
Humanities is an Open Access journal published by MDPI.