The purpose of this study was to examine representations, discourses and constructions of gender in modern children'sliterature aimed at both girls and boys. By using Faircloughs critical discourse as method two discourses was identified, feminist discourse and queer discourse. By using theories by Yvonne Hirdman, Judith Butler and Norman Fairclough the study shows that despite the fact that children's literature contains feminist and queer discourse, prevailing dominant gender discourses are also made visible. This through stereotypical perceptions of gender and what is male or female. Furthermore, the study shows that there is an ambition to include more identities in modern children's literature which can be seen as a sign of a weakening of the dominant gender discourses. Finally, this study can contribute to increasing knowledge about prevailing discourses in children's literature.