Imagining a peaceful society : a vision of children's literature in a post-conflict Zimbabwe

Abstract

Imagining a Peaceful Society: A Vision of Children's Literature in a Post-Conflict Zimbabwe addresses the marginalisation of children's literature from the discourse on conflict and peace building in Africa. By presenting a unique perspective to how writers of children's literature, and children themselves understand, grapple with, and envision peace in a post-conflict Zimbabwean society, this Discussion Paper calls attention to the immense, but largely untapped potential of literature as a critical resource for the promotion peace in Africa.

CONTENTS -- Zimbabwe: An Anatomy of Crisis -- Children's Literature: A Definition -- Naming Conflict: Zimbabwean Children's Literature -- Envisioning a New Society: Zimbabwean Children's Literature