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35.017 - What Has Happened to African American Young Adult Literature in the Digital Age?
Fri, April 17, 4:05 to 6:05pm, Hyatt, Floor: West Tower - Gold Level, AcapulcoSession Type: Invited Speaker Session
Abstract
This session explores the invisibility and politics of African American youth literature. The presenters will discuss issues surrounding the dearth of literature written for the African American youth populations, and will provide salient examples of current literature as well as future directions and needs for this underserved reading population.
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Using African American Literature to Fashion the Liberation of African American Boys: Let Nothin' Turn Us Around - Alfred W. Tatum, University of Illinois at Chicago
African Legends Literature: Reviving African Epics Can Enrich All Students Everywhere - Gregory Walker, Seker Nefer Press
Superhero as A Community Practice: The Case Of HERAdventure - Ayoka Chenzira, Spelman College; Ha J, Tickles TV
What Has Happened to African American Young Adult Literature in the Digital Age? - Laretta Henderson, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee