Mat is currently working to complete his PhD which is on rewilding young readers through Literature and Landscape. He is interested in how vocabulary, comprehension and locality can all work together to increase reading ability and ecological consciousness.
Mat is also interested in representation in children's literature and works hard to organise the annual Think Human event at Brookes around this topic as well as ensure that inclusion in its broadest sense is celebrated on his own modules through an annual Reflecting Realities symposium. Mat is specifically interested in the roles and representations of Fathers in Children's Literature.
Mat has had several pieces published around this area in magazines and journals.
Research grants and awards
Most Inspirational Lecturer, 2021.
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