Though the YA genre is plagued with tropes and film franchises, there is a new wave of diversity on the rise, doing important things for teen representation.
Author: Alexis Edwards
Attained a Bachelors Degree in English from San Diego State University with an emphasis in creative publishing and editing. Artsy. Fartsy. Figuring it out.
Love in the Time of Terror: ‘A Very Large Expanse of Sea’ is Tahereh Mafi’s Most Poignant Work Yet
Tahereh Mafi’s latest novel follows a Muslim teen navigating the world of post-9/11 America, and showcases the extreme trials faced by marginlized adolescents, and how love and acceptance can triumph in the face of adversity.
A Case for Children’s Literature: An Interview with Dr. Joseph T. Thomas Jr.
Children’s literature is often looked at as being unworthy of serious criticism, but my interview with Dr. Joseph Thomas, a professor of child lit at SDSU, showcases all the insight that kid lit has to offer.
Voice, Race, and Identity: Angie Thomas’ Bold Debut ‘The Hate U Give’
“People are realizing and shouting and marching and demanding. They’re not forgetting. I think that’s the most important part.” The moment I completed Angie Thomas’ debut novel… Read more “Voice, Race, and Identity: Angie Thomas’ Bold Debut ‘The Hate U Give’”
Shel Silverstein, The Artist: A Lecture with Dr. Joseph Thomas
“Your little pee-pee? Your big prick? Your little peter? Your pecker? Your c–k? Your eel? Your prick? Your hot meat? Your schlang? Your schvants? Your salami? Your… Read more “Shel Silverstein, The Artist: A Lecture with Dr. Joseph Thomas”
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