Open AccessThe Literature Continuum: The Harry Potter Phenomenon
Author(s) -
Rebecca P. Butler
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
school libraries worldwide
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2816-3788
pISSN - 1023-9391
DOI - 10.29173/slw7118
Subject(s) - phenomenon , harry potter , sociology , psychology , epistemology , history , art history , philosophy
This article discusses the Harry Potter phenomenon as popular culture, and traces the evolution of the literature from children's work to young adult. In addition, it demonstrates uses of this literature in the school environment with a large number of activities to support this use. Available companion literature is also covered, as is the controversy over the appropriateness of the series for our children.