A most compelling suggestion: steampunk as history lesson, call to ecological awareness and examination of feminism

The role of fiction in the school library collection is generally limited to reading for pleasure or the use of a narrow range of texts for English. This article argues that the steampunk genre - a fusion of Victorian social mores with period science fiction - is ideal for inclusion in teaching subj...

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Published in:Access (Online) 2016-09, Vol.30 (3), p.22
Main Author: Cohen, William (Bill)
Format: Article
Language:English
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Library collections
Students
Trends
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Summary:The role of fiction in the school library collection is generally limited to reading for pleasure or the use of a narrow range of texts for English. This article argues that the steampunk genre - a fusion of Victorian social mores with period science fiction - is ideal for inclusion in teaching subject-specific content, cross-curriculum priorities and examining gender roles in modern and historical society. A range of written, visual and digital texts is offered as examples, and the role of the teacher librarian is considered as a promoter of such genres and advocate for involving the school community.
ISSN:1449-8510