One of the things I find with being an independent scholar who studies Children's and Young Adult Literature, is at times I find myself on a lonely road. Many of my friends and family typically have a quizzical look when I begin talking about a new book I read. My co-workers take the approach that it is just one of those cute things I'm into. They tell me to breath, because when I get talking about this field... well, I can't stop.
That is why I am excited to say that, in just a little over a month, I will be having the experience of talking with others who share my passion. June 22-26, you will be able to find me at Hollins University in Virginia, where I will be presenting a paper at the Children's Literature Associations Conference. If you couldn't tell from my last post, the paper will of course be on L. Frank Baum's "The Wizard of OZ," entitled The Yellow Brick Road: A Path Towards Woman's Suffrage. My hope is that those I meet won't stare at me with a quizzical look when I present, but instead with understanding and insight.
Currently, I am in the process of writing and reviewing all the material I have compiled. If anyone reading this blog has thoughts on how the Wizard of Oz connects with Woman's Suffrage, I would greatly appreciate comments.
Until next time, I'm off to see the Wizard and make a few friends along the way.
