Roots and Refuge
A Critical Exploration of Nature in Black Visual Narratives
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 20249123 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Desiree Cueto (0009-0001-5530-5413), Desiree W Cueto (University of Arizona, corresponding author), Wanda Brooks (0000-0003-0675-5327, Temple University, corresponding author), Susan Browne (0000-0003-1785-1429, Rowan University) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 121 |
| Publication date | 2024-09-23 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Humanities (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2076-0787 • E-ISSN: 2076-0787 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/h13050121 |
| OpenAlex | W4402731723 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 12 |
This article examined the underrepresentation of Black characters in children’s picture books, particularly in natural settings, and its effect on Black children’s relationship with nature. Through an analysis of four contemporary picture books, the study revealed how visual depictions challenge these exclusions and expand narratives about Black engagement with the natural world. Utilizing visual semiotics and the theory of Black Aliveness, this research underscores the transformative power of illustrations by Black artists in enriching children’s literature and advancing joy
Aesthetics · Art · Literature · Narrative · Sociology · History · Literature, Film, and Journalism Analysis · Race, History, and American Society · Utopian, Dystopian, and Speculative Fiction
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |