Elaine Ostry
Associate Professor · Children's Literature
State University of New York College at PlattsburghAbout
Dr. Elaine Ostry is an Associate Professor of English and Department Chair at SUNY Plattsburgh’s School of Arts & Sciences. Specializing in children's literature, Victorian fantasy, and Shakespearean studies, she explores how literature intersects with cultural and ethical frameworks. Her teaching emphasizes critical engagement with texts and understanding their societal impact.
- Education: Ph.D. from University of Toronto (1998), M.A. from Dalhousie University, B.A. from University of Alberta
Her research focuses on utopian and dystopian narratives in youth fiction, analyzing themes of social justice, environmental ethics, and posthuman identities. She has contributed extensively to publications examining these genres, including a critical anthology on the Stratford Festival and works on Dickens, J.K. Rowling, and Tanith Lee.
Recent publications highlight trends in science fiction and fantasy for young audiences, with keywords spanning environmental degradation, posthuman ethics, and social dreaming. Her editorial work includes annotated bibliographies that map the evolution of utopian/dystopian children’s fiction.
Contact: ostryem@plattsburgh.edu | Office: 104 Champlain Valley Hall | Phone: 518-564-2420
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