Applying critical race theory to contemporary African American children’s and young adult literature, this book explores one key racial issue that has been ov

Scholarly studies about the use of books by and about African-American children and young adults in classrooms across the United States.

Gerald tells of the very unusual animals he would add to the zoo, if he were in charge.

Just Us Girls: The Contemporary African American Young Adult Novel is a welcome addition to the literary criticism in a field that deserves more critical study

Racism is resilient, duplicitous, and endlessly adaptable, so it is no surprise that America is again in a period of civil rights activism. A significant reason