Mcfarland & Co Inc - Teaching Girls On Fire Essays On Dystopian Young Adult Literature In The Classroom - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: The rise of Y a dystopian literature has seen an explosion of female protagonists who are stirring young people's interest in social and political topics awakening their civic imagination and inspiring them to work for change. These " Girls on Fire" are intersectional and multidimensional characters. They are leaders in their communities and they challenge injustice and limited representations. The Girl on Fire fights for herself and for those who are oppressed voiceless or powerless. She is the hope for our shared future. This collection of new essays brings together teachers and students from a variety of educational contexts to explore how to harness the cultural power of the Girl on Fire as we educate real - world students. Each essay provides both theoretical foundations as well as practical hands - on teaching tools that can be used with diverse groups of students in formal as well as informal educational settings. This volume challenges readers to realize the symbolic power the Girl on Fire has to raise consciousness and inform action and to keep that fire burning.
Title: Teaching Girls On Fire Essays On Dystopian Young Adult Literature In The Classroom
Brand: Mcfarland & Co Inc
Barcode: 9781476679297
Pages: 226 Pages, Bibliographies, Index
Publication Date: 6/1/2020
Category: Teaching Skills & Techniques