Most children engage with a range of popular cultural forms outside of school. Their experiences with film, television, computer games and other cultural texts

Literacy and popular culture are intrinsically linked as forms of communication, entertainment, and education. Students are motivated to engage with popular cul

In 1750, half the population were unable to sign their names; by 1914 England, together with handful of advanced Western countries, had for the first time in hi

This book enhances teachers' awareness of the developments within the primary classroom and how they can use them to improve the literacy skills of their pupils

This book offers a range of perspectives on children's multimodal experiences, providing a ground-breaking account of the ways in which children engage with pop