023 marks the fortieth anniversary of the initial publication of Sweet Valley High. While Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield may rank amongst the best-known teen romance heroines, the texts themselves exist within a much larger pantheon of series books intended for or read by teens, and featuring romance narratives. T

When considering the worlds of children, researchers may start with communication as a site of inquiry, examining how children and youth share their experiences and perceptions of places, people, ideas, and more through the use of language, performance, and other creative expressions.

CFP: Literature and the Video Essay. Researching and Teaching Literature Through Moving ImagesEditors: Adriana Margareta Dancus (University of South-Eastern Norway) and Alan O’Leary (Aarhus University)This special issue explores how the video essay can function as an academic and pedagogic resource in the study and teaching of literature.