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
Arielle Reed '17
Associate Producer, The Fred Rogers Company
"I am so thrilled to be working in a field that has such deep involvement with creative writing, art, child psychology, and education. Earning my Children's Literature Certificate was one of the best collegiate choices I could have made." Read More »
Children's Literature Graduates
Megan Roth ’11
Author and Editor of Children's Books, Apps, and Interactive Content
"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
Cristina Restrepo '15
Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Coordinator of Specialized Programs, District of Columbia Public Schools
"The variety of perspectives in one classroom is something I highly valued throughout the Children’s Literature certificate program. Students from different majors analyzing content through a different lens led to enriched interdisciplinary conversations." Read More »
Children's Literature Graduates
Jennifer Klein ’06
National Recruiter, Girls Who Code
"Needless to say, Pitt’s Children’s Literature program helped establish my career. Having that certificate really helped distinguish me from the hundreds of other applicants out there." Read More »

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News & Announcements

New course, Englit 0762: Childhood Games, offered Fall 2023
Welcome to our new assistant professor, Lidong Xiang!
Recent PhDs Christine Case and Brittney Knotts chosen as ACLS Leading Edge Fellows.
Congratulations to Zora Mosley, Luke Morales, and Hailey Rice, 2023 Paper Prize winners!