SAMLA 2008

Children's Literature Discussion Circle

Everyone Poops: Children's Literature and the Bathroom

This panel seeks scholarship on the various uses of bathroom imagery in Children's and Adolescent Literature.  Whether it involves action that takes place within the bathroom setting or bathroom humor that takes place outside, we seek submissions that examine a wide range of topics such as ribald humor on bodily functions, discussions of bodily science, the dangers of the bathroom/locker room, or simply toilet training manuals.  Any critical/theoretical approach is welcome.

Please email one-page abstracts or eight-page papers or any questions to Jennifer M. Miskec at jennifer.miskec@cnu.edu .  The deadline for abstracts is March 11, 2008.