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Quilting In Children's Literature: An Analysis Of Stereotypes, Megan Egbert
Quilting In Children's Literature: An Analysis Of Stereotypes, Megan Egbert
All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023
For many people, exposure to folk art happens at a young age; however, we may not realize what it is, see its value, or be aware of the terminology used by scholars. The lack of understanding the importance of folk art is especially true for children’s books. This project focuses on the analysis of children’s books about quilts or quilting, primarily because quilts are often found in books and relatable to a wide audience. While the choice in genre and topic may limit the scope of folk art analysis, there are still hundreds of books solely based on quilts or …