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Zoe Jaques is a Reader in Children’s Literature at Homerton College, University of Cambridge. Her research interests encompass the history of children's literature, with a particular focus on the intersection of children's literature, philosophy, and film. She has authored and co-authored several notable works, including 'Children’s Literature Posthuman' (Routledge, 2015) and 'Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland: Publishing History' (Ashgate, 2013). Jaques has published extensively on topics such as children's fantasy, animal studies, ecocriticism, and the impact of literary theory on children's literature. Her work has been supported by prestigious fellowships across various institutions, highlighting her contributions to the field. She is actively involved in guiding PhD students and has a research project dedicated to the Cambridge History of Children's Literature and visualizing Victorian childhoods. Jaques's academic engagement spans numerous topics including posthumanism and the representation of disability in children's fiction. Her scholarly contributions contribute to a comprehensive understanding of children's literature from 1800 to present, particularly exploring how these texts engage with broader societal and philosophical issues.
Homerton College, University of Cambridge • Cambridge, GB
Responsible for research and teaching in Children's Literature.
Anglia Ruskin University • Cambridge, GB
Conducted research in children's literature and supervised graduate students.
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