The perception of childhood seems to vary across cultures and literature is a key conveyor of cultural heritage. heritage. In this talk, Clara Asare-Nyarko will explore childhood and the roles adults play in the identity formation of children in Ghanaian children’s literature. Although the development of children’s literature in Ghana began in the 1950s and a significant volume has been produced for young readers, research on children’s literature in Ghana remains largely a neglected area ...