More mirrors, windows, and sliding doors : a period of growth in African American young adult literature (2001-2021) / edited by Steven T. Bickmore, Shanetia P. Clark.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Clark, Shanetia P., editor.

Bickmore, Steven T., editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Young adult literature, American.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (143 pages)

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, [2022]

Summary:

This work celebrates and critically examines the work of eleven acclaimed African American authors who began publishing Young Adult Literature in earnest since 2000.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Contents

Foreword

References

Introduction

Chapter 1: Andrea Davis Pinkney: Taking a Rhythm Ride through Motown

Join Me for the Rhythm Ride

Solo, Quartet or Chorus: Examining Pedagogical Possibilities in Rhythm Ride

Solo Work: Individual Research and Writing in the Online Community

Duet, Trio, or Quartet: Conducting Interviews with Different Voices and Learning from Experts

Adding to the Chorus: Pop-Up Videos

Bibliography of Andrea Davis Pinkney's Middle-Grade Works

Chapter 2: Coe Booth: Reclaiming Humanity in Stories about Urban Life

Authenticity, Honesty, and Realism

Longing for "Home": Kendra

Activities

Individual

Small Group

Whole Class

Final Thoughts

Bibliography of Works by Coe Booth

Chapter 3: Sheila P. Moses: The Legend of Buddy Bush and Beyond

Critical Discussion of the Work

Pedagogical Focus in the Classroom

Teaching Activities

Text to Text Connections

Text to Self-Connections

Text to World Connections

Conclusion

Sheila P. Moses Books for Adolescents

Sources

Chapter 4: "As In" An Award-Winning Writer: Kwame Alexander

Award-Winning Words

At the Free-Throw Line, in a Huddle, and Cutting the Net Together

Individual Activity: As In, A Free-Throw Line

Small-Group Activity: As In, the Huddle

Whole-Class Activity: As In, Cutting the Net Together

As In, Crossing Over with a Final Thought

Chapter 5: From Ordinary to Extraordinary: Kekla Magoon

Writing through Her Questions: Themes

The Ordinary and Extraordinary in History

Nuances in Contemporary Realistic Fiction

Magoon's Activism

Classroom Activities

Primary Works

Scholarly Works

Classroom Activities.

Author Note

Chapter 6: Jason Reynolds: The Boy in the Black Suit and the Struggle with Grief

Critical Reception and Future Promise

Discussion of The Boy in the Black Suit

Death is Everywhere-Classroom Activities or Instructional Focus

Activity 1: Pre-Reading Activity (My Grief)

Step 1:

Step 2:

Optional Step 3:

Activity 2: During Reading (Our Grief or the Grief of Others)

Activity 3: After Reading (Moving from Grief to Leaving a Legacy)

Selected Bibliography

Chapter 7: Varian Johnson: Discovering the Mysteries of Our Past through The Parker Inheritance

The Parker Inheritance

Teaching The Parker Inheritance

Small-Group Discussion: Sustaining Racial Identities through Difference

Whole-Class Project: The Memorial Room

Chapter 8: Renée Watson: Love Above All-Unpacking Piecing Me Together

Instructional Activities

Looking Back for Inspiration

Exploring and Observing for Inspiration

Looking Inward and Speaking Outward for Inspiration

Other works by Renee Watson

Chapter 9: Tiffany D. Jackson: Shining a Light on Missing Black Girls through Creative Narratives in Monday's Not Coming

Jackson's Critical Reception

A Critical Discussion of Monday's Not Coming

Before-Reading Activities

During-Reading Activities

Post-Reading Activities

Beyond the Book, a "First Pages" Activity

Author's Works

Chapter 10: Nnedi Okorafor: The Future Begins with an Alternative Origin Story

Harmonizing with Binti: Critical Engagement with the Novella

Binti's Identity and Culture

Questions about the Pursuit of Knowledge

Before Reading: Reimagining Africa.

Individual-Journal Prompt: Imagining the Future

Small-Group Stations: Africa Past, Present, and Future

Whole-Class Activity-What is Space to a Black Person? To an African?

During Reading: A Hero's Journey

Individual Prompt-Binti Becomes a Hero

Small Groups-Elevator Pitch: The Great Negotiator

Whole-Class Activity-Socratic Seminar: The Hero's Journey

After Reading: Home/Identity in an Africanfuturist Setting

Individual-What is Home?

Inquiry (Small) Group: Character Web/Character Progression

Whole-Class Activity

Chapter 11: Lamar Giles: Exploring the Ins and Outs of Community in Not So Pure and Simple

Critical Discussion of Not So Pure and Simple

Instructional Activities for Not So Pure and Simple

Before Reading

During Reading

Whole Group

After Reading

About the Editors

Steve T. Bickmore

Shanetia P. Clark

About the Authors

Oluwaseun Animashaun

Wanda M. Brooks

Dawan Coombs

Alex Corbitt

Bryan Ripley Crandall

Desiree Cueto

Shimikqua E. Ellis

Morgan Jackson

Kimberly N. Parker

Dani Rimbach-Jones

Gretchen Rumohr.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Other Format:

Print version: Bickmore, Steven T. More Mirrors, Windows, and Sliding Doors

ISBN:

1-4758-4360-7