In the non -academic circles, "children's literature" is seen as a clear and simple concept, rooted in the press, the media, the educational system, and official documents as a subject specifically designed to read young and young. However, this term acquires layers of complexity and richness in the academic circles specialized in its study and analysis, as children's literature witnessed multiple developments and contributed to enriching human culture with immortal works that inspired readers of all ages. Its influence was not only limited to the written texts, but also to include cinema and visual arts, offering masterpieces such as "Alice in Wonderland" and "Harry Potter", along with Disney films that were inspired by the antiques of classic children's literature, which made it a point of convergence of creativity and imagination.

أستاذ أدب الأطفال بكلية الآداب واللغة واللغويات الإنجليزية، جامعة نيوكاسل. رئيس سابق لجمعية الأبحاث الدولية حول أدب الأطفال (2003-2007). من مؤلفاتها "أدب الأطفال الراديكالي" و"دراسات في أدب الأطفال: دليل بحثي".