Cancer in Children's Picturebooks: Examining Quality of Text, Accuracy of Representation and Children's Responses to Specific Texts
Overview
This presentation describes a research study which combined a content analysis of children’s picturebooks featuring main characters with cancer with semi-structured interviews of children in active cancer treatment. Findings shared will highlight the strengths and weaknesses of the books, suggestions for improvement, and how to choose books to obtain meaningful reader responses. Session participants will also gain insight into the lived experiences of children with cancer, and the benefits of prioritizing children’s voices in childhood cancer research.
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Survey and Contact Hours
End of Session Survey
Available Contact Hours: 1
To receive contact hours, end of session surveys must be completed by March 26, 2021. Contact hours will be calculated and certificates will be emailed during the month of April.