Dr Jane O’Connor

Dr Jane O’Connor is a Reader in Childhood Studies at Birmingham City University where she co-leads the Cultures in Education research group. She is the author of 'The Cultural Significance of the Child Star' (Routledge, 2008) and co-editor of 'Childhood and Celebrity' (Routledge, 2017). Jane has published extensively in the areas of representations of childhood in the media and young children’s use of interactive digital technology. She is currently leading an international project exploring young children’s engagement with YouTube Kids. Jane teaches on the MA and EdD in the School of Education and supervises a wide range of PhD projects in the area of Childhood Studies.
Twitter: @JaneOConnor100