Variety in Genres and Styles: Trends in Modern German-language Children's Literature

German-language literature for children has bequeathed some classic characters to the world, including Heidi and Struwwelpeter. In recent years, with the awarding of the Hans Christian Andersen medal to German-speaking picturebook artists on four occasions and the success of Cornelia Funke's novels, German literature for children has enjoyed increasing international acclaim, argues Bettina Kümmerling-Meibauer in this comprehensive survey article