Teachers College Press Race, Justice, and Activism in Literacy Instruction (Language and Literacy Series)

This volume brings together respected scholars to examine the intersections of race, justice, and activism in direct relation to the teaching and learning of critical literacy. The text includes examples of student activism from across the United States, questions to help guide discussions, and artifacts from students and educators.Contributors:Arlene AlvaradoBernNadette T. Best-GreenManeka D. BrooksTanja BurkhardTamara ButlerGerald CampanoLimarys CaraballoMatthew DerooMaría Paula GhisoFrianna GultomValerie KinlochBrenda KrishanwongsoLindsey LichtenbergerJamila LyiscottDanny C. MartinezJohnny MerryIjeoma E. OnonujuLeigh PatelCarlotta PennJenell Igeleke PennGrace PlayerDetra Price-DennisElaine RichardsonSina SaeediDonja ThomasVaughn Watson Review "Through Race, Justice, and Activism in Literacy Instruction, readers will gain inspiration from experienced professionals in a variety of positions within the educational field. Some of the strengths of this work include that it draws from experience and research done by quality teachers and researchers in Teacher Education. The topics that each researcher studies weave together to make an overall argument about the necessity of teacher activism."--Journal of Language and Literacy Education"Educators reading ( Race, Justice, and Activism in Literacy Instruction) will learn of perspectives that can be incorporated into literacy education to engage youth in activism toward justice. Scholars', educators', and students' voices confront historical inequities in school-based literacy instruction that neglect to explore race, power, and identity."--Teachers College Record About the Author Valerie Kinloch is the Renée and Richard Goldman Dean of the University of Pittsburgh School of Education. Her books include Crossing Boundaries--Teaching and Learning with Urban Youth; Urban Literacies: Critical Perspectives on Language, Learning, and Community; and Harlem on Our Minds: Place, Race, and the Literacies of Urban Youth. Tanja Burkhard is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Pittsburgh School of Education. Carlotta Penn is director of community partnerships at The Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology.