African Diaspora Literacy: The Heart of Transformation in K-12 Schools and Teacher Education - Paperback

by Lamar L. Johnson (Editor), Gloria Ph. D. Boutte (Editor), Gwenda Greene (Editor)

This book presents accounts of African diaspora literacy in action in school settings. Focusing specifically on the language, history, politics, economics, and cultural traditions of people in the African diaspora, the authors illuminate critical information missing from schools, teacher education, and English curricula.

Author Biography

Lamar L. Johnson is assistant professor of language and literacy for linguistic and racial diversity at Michigan State University. Gloria Boutte is professor of instruction and teacher education at the University of South Carolina. Gwenda R. Greene is associate professor of English at Benedict College. Dywanna E. Smith holds a PhD in language and literacy from the University of South Carolina.