Juxtaposing the immigrant and adolescent girl experiences: Literature for all readers

Date

2012

Authors

Stewart, Mary Amanda

Journal Title

Journal ISSN

Volume Title

Publisher

National Council of Teachers of English

Abstract

The author encourages teachers to explore themes in literature that connect to experiences of young female immigrants and that eschew stereotypical representations. She discusses a list of recommended texts.

Description

Keywords

Literacy scholarship, Adolescent immigrants, Negative ethnic stereotypes

Citation

This is the published version of an article that is available at https://library.ncte.org/journals/EJ/issues/v101-5/19735. Recommended citation: Stewart, M. A. (2012). Juxtaposing the immigrant and adolescent girl experiences: Literature for all readers. English Journal 101(5), 17-22. This item has been deposited in accordance with publisher copyright and licensing terms and with the author’s permission.