About the NCRCL

National Centre for Research in Children’s Literature (NCRCL)
University of Roehampton, London, UK

• Promoting critical debate and enquiry in the field of children’s literature through excellence in teaching and research.
• Awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for excellence in research in 2001.

We promote academic excellence in research into children’s literature, through our conferences and thriving postgraduate MA and PhD programmes, as well as through the scholarly activity of our individual team members. Our tutors also teach at undergraduate level to ensure the position and prestige of children’s literature within Roehampton University. This blog will feature posts from our tutors, postgraduate students, and alumni.

The NCRCL Team includes: Dr Lisa Sainsbury, Dr Alison Waller, Dr Ian Kinane, and Dr Mary L. Shannon.

The NCRCL Blog is edited by Emily Corbett, NCRCL PhD candidate.