Windows and Words is a collection of seventeen essays that confirms
and celebrates the artistry of Canadian Children's Literature. There are
essays that survey a wealth of English language fiction, from the
internationally acclaimed work of Lucy Maud Montgomery, the aboriginal
adolescent novel, to the increasingly multi-cultural character of
children's books. Others examine book illustration, visual literacy, and
the creative partnership seen in the picture book and its art design.
With contributions by two Governor General's Award winning authors,
Janet Lunn and Tim Wynne-Jones, and a final commentary by Elizabeth
Waterson, the heart of this collection offers a unique perspective on
the artistry of writing for children and claims a rightful place for
Canadian children's literature as literature.