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Michael DiCicco; Paula Taylor-Greathouse – English Journal, 2014
When it comes to morality in young adult (YA) literature, one often hears from parents, educators, or members of community groups who are challenging a book's moral content, yet there is not an opportunity to hear from the authors themselves. Educators see the value of YA literature in the classroom as a medium for not only academic growth but for…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Authors, Reader Text Relationship, Ethics
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Amanda Haertling Thein; Mark A. Sulzer; Renita Schmidt – English Journal, 2013
What does democracy look like in the teaching of literature? Selecting texts that authentically and democratically engage students in the knotty questions of contemporary life is no small task, especially where young adult (YA) literature is concerned. This article critiques didactic YA literature grounded in a developmental stage model of…
Descriptors: Democracy, Adolescent Literature, Reading Material Selection, Learner Engagement