Faculty members of the Children’s Literature Program are helping an alumnus raise funds for a school demolished in Nepal during the recent earthquakes.
Tag: Jan Susina
Professor Susina discusses Harper Lee on WJBC
Illinois State English Professor Jan Susina discussed Harper Lee’s newly discovered manuscript, To Set A Watchman, with WJBC’s Susan Sanders on February 4.
Reactions: Into the Woods’ fractured fairy tales right on track
The new Disney movie Into the Woods will hit theaters over the holiday season, and is already gaining award nominations. The movie turns traditional fairy tales on their ears. And that is just the way it should be, says Professor of English Jan Susina, who teaches children’s literature and fairy tales.
WGLT interviews Professor Susina on 50th anniversary of Mary Poppins movie
Susina talked with WGLT’s Judy Valente about the film version, and how he uncovered a surprising Illinois State connection to Mary Poppins’ author, P.L. Travers.
Professor: Divergent movie hits dystopian nerve with teens
English Professor Jan Susina offers some insight into the popularity of dystopian young adult novels, and the excitement that the Chicago-based Divergent is creating.
The Mary Poppins connection to Illinois
English Professor Jan Susina takes a look at the battle that brought the beloved book to the screen.