Children's Literature Graduates

Kelly Knisley ’12

Editorial Assistant, Kumon Publishing

"I am now living my dream in New York City, creating books for children. I owe so much to the knowledgeable faculty and thoughtfully designed courses of the Children’s Literature Certificate program." Read More »

Children's Literature Graduates

Alexandra Cathcart ’14

Student at Temple University School of Medicine

"I had always known that I enjoyed spending time with kids, but I was surprised by the richness of the scholarly study of children’s culture." Read More »

Children's Literature Graduates

Mariko Turk ’07

YA Author and Faculty, University of Colorado-Boulder

"In short, the children’s literature program at Pitt made me a more open-minded thinker in both my criticism and teaching, and for this I am so very grateful." Read More »

Children's Literature Graduates

Megan Roth ’11

Senior Manager, Licensed and Editorial Content, ‎Sesame Workshop

"I put this knowledge (gained through the Children's Lit Certificate Program) to use every day and words cannot express how much these classes helped." Read More »

Children's Literature Graduates

Corey Wittig ’06

Digital Learning Librarian, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

"The Labs' creative technology programming is very much informed by works of children's literature and folk and fairy tales." Read More »

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News & Announcements

Children's Lit Student Emma Loudermilk wins GSWS Undergraduate Essay Prize!

Pitt student Lauren Clark wins the 2022 CHLA Carol Gay Award!

Congratulations to the 2022 Children's Literature Paper Prize winners!

Children's Lit PhD Student Brittney Knotts Discusses Working with Girl Coders During a Pandemic View »

About the Program

It is rare to have the opportunity to study children's literature, but Pitt has offered courses in children's literature since as early as 1933! The Children's Literature Certificate provides students with a springboard for many areas of professional work and study. Read about Pitt's pioneering history in children's literature and childhood studies, see the national awards won by our students and faculty, explore Pittsburgh's history of special contributions to children's culture, and find out what students are saying about the program.

Representing Childhood

Using timelines, essays, and art, this interactive project allows you to investigate the various ways in which people have imagined childhood over the centuries. Visit the site >

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