Ethnic Studies and Youth Literature : A Critical Reader.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jiménez García, Marilisa.

Contributor:

Rodriguez, Sonia Alejandra.

Series:

SUNY Series in Multiethnic Literatures Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Race relations in literature.

Youth in literature.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (212 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Albany : State University of New York Press, 2025.

Summary:

This critical anthology examines the intersection of ethnic studies and youth literature, offering a scholarly exploration of how systemic racism, marginalization, and U.S. imperialism are reflected and challenged in literature for young readers. Edited by Marilisa Jiménez García and Sonia Alejandra Rodríguez, the collection brings together contributions from diverse scholars, addressing topics such as racial justice, intersectionality, and the role of marginalized voices in storytelling. The book builds on movements like 'We Need Diverse Books' and emphasizes the transformative potential of ethnic studies in reshaping narratives around race, culture, and identity. Aimed at educators, researchers, and literary professionals, it advocates for critical engagement with youth literature to foster inclusivity and equity. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction: Walking Between the Lines

Ethnic Studies as a Framework for Youth Literature Studies

The Hallmarks of Ethnic Studies and Youth Literature

The Limits of Empathy

Conclusion

Works Cited

Opening Poem: My Curriculum

Section 1: Youth as Intellectuals and Storytellers

Chapter 1 Out of Empire’s Shadow: Confronting US Imperialism through Randy Ribay’s The Patron Saints of Nothing

Empire’s Presence and Persistence

Maning: In Duterte’s Image

Empire’s Legacy: Policing in the Philippines

Jay’s Coming of Age: Intersections of Identity, Immigration, and Imperialism

Conclusion: Decentering US Perspectives and Narratives

Notes

Chapter 2 Becoming a Girl: Girlhood, Child Marriage, and Widowhood in Kashmira Sheth’s Keeping Corner

Contextualizing Keeping Corner

The Myriad Shapes of Patriarchy

Privilege and Oppression within Brahmanical Patriarchy

A Dual Struggle

Discussion and Conclusion

Chapter 3 “Let Me Tell You a Story”: Healing, Environmental Justice, and Resistance in Mark Oshiro’s Each of Us a Desert

Storytelling and Healing

Storytelling and Environmental Justice

Storytelling and Resistance Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

979-88-558-0296-2

OCLC:

1524423709