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General reference resources for understanding the fairy tale genre, contemporary adaptations of old tales, and fairy tale themes.
illustration by Maria Mihalskaya
Tips for locating general contemporary fairy tale resources, including relevant subject headings, intersecting fields, and adjacent genres
illustration is Little Red Riding Hood by Joanna Concejo
Contemporary fairy tale creative literature authors, books, journals, and presses. Strategies for locating contemporary fairy tale literature.
detail of Swan Lake by Lisbeth Zwerger
Contemporary fairy tale visual artists and books. Search strategies for locating contemporary art engaged with fairy tales.
detail of Jewel by Kiki Smith
Critical fairy tale study books, journals, and presses. Focus on feminist, disability, and queer identity studies. Search strategies for locating critical contemporary fairy tale studies resources.
detail of Self Portrait by Leonora Carrington