Anuja Madan

Anuja Madan is an Associate Professor and Graduate Faculty member in the Department of English at Kansas State University. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Florida and an M.Phil. from the University of Delhi. Her research focuses on contemporary Indian comics, children’s literature, media, and childhood studies, with a particular emphasis on Hindu mythology’s role in post-millennial graphic narratives and animations. She teaches courses in postcolonial literature, children’s literature, and adolescent literature.

Madan is part of the Children's Literature track and has received the Davids-Dunham Award for her contributions to diversity through teaching and scholarship. Her work explores cross-cultural influences, nation-building narratives, and the intersection of mythology with modern identity. Recent research includes analyses of animated films, graphic novels, and ethical frameworks in Indian epics adapted for children.

• Education:
• Ph.D., University of Florida, 2016
• M.Phil., University of Delhi, 2008

Her publications span topics like mythological superheroes, environmental racism in graphic narratives, and the pedagogical use of Hindi animated films. Madan actively contributes to interdisciplinary discussions on cultural studies, gender, and media’s role in shaping childhood identities. She leads graduate courses on multiethnic young adult fiction and postcolonial children’s literature, fostering critical approaches to literary analysis.

• Awards:
• Davids-Dunham Award (College of Arts and Sciences, Kansas State University)