Evaluating the Democratic Merit of Young Adult Literature: Lessons from Two Versions of Wes Moore's Memoir

Amanda Haertling Thein; Mark A. Sulzer; Renita Schmidt

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Evaluating the Democratic Merit of Young Adult Literature: Lessons from Two Versions of Wes Moore's Memoir

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Evaluating the Democratic Merit of Young Adult Literature: Lessons from Two Versions of Wes Moore's Memoir

Amanda Haertling Thein, Mark A. Sulzer and Renita Schmidt

English journal, Vol.103(2), pp.52-59

11/01/2013

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Abstract

This article critiques didactic YA literature grounded in a developmental stage model of adolescence. The authors argue that such literature is undemocratic and support their claim by comparing and contrasting a memoir intended for adults with another meant for a teen readership.

Literary Criticism

Adolescents

Young adult literature

Choices and Voices: Teaching English in a Democratic Society

Adolescence

Young adults

Textual criticism

Narratives

Moorings

Adulthood

Memoirs

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Title: Subtitle: Evaluating the Democratic Merit of Young Adult Literature: Lessons from Two Versions of Wes Moore's Memoir
Creators: Amanda Haertling Thein
Mark A. Sulzer
Renita Schmidt
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: English journal, Vol.103(2), pp.52-59
Publisher: National Council of Teachers of English
ISSN: 0013-8274
eISSN: 2161-8895
Language: English
Date published: 11/01/2013
Academic Unit: Graduate College Admin and Gen; Teaching and Learning
Record Identifier: 9984095006802771

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