Amanda M. Greenwell

Amanda M. Greenwell, an Associate Professor of English at Central Connecticut State University, explores the concept of the 'child gaze' in her work. She discusses how this narrative strategy critiques societal norms across American literature, from James Baldwin to Toni Morrison. The conversation dives into how children's perspectives can challenge power structures and reshape narratives around race, class, and identity. Greenwell also highlights the dynamic interplay of surveillance and resistance, illustrating the profound impact of a child's gaze on literature and society.