Blanka Grzegorczyk

Dr. Blanka Grzegorczyk is a Lecturer in English at Manchester Metropolitan University and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She specializes in postcolonial studies, children's literature, and representations of terror in contemporary British fiction. Her research explores intersections of literature, theory, and socio-political engagement.

Research examines colonial legacies in children's literature, trauma representation, and the role of creativities in fostering resilience. Current projects investigate representations of urban/rural divides in children's literature from the Victorian era to present. Additional interests include fantasy literature, science fiction, and new media literacy.

Teaches 'Reading Children's Books 2' at postgraduate level and welcomes PhD supervision in children's literature, postcolonial studies, and 20th-21st century fiction.