In the MIDst: A Kid's Lit Podcast
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Publication Date
2024-10-01
Date
2023-05-10
Abstract
Jennifer Slagus and Josh Palange discuss middle grade literature with book reviewer Afoma Umesi. Drawing on the work of scholars such as Ebony Elizabeth Thomas, Dr. Joan Kingerbocker, and James Rycik, Slagus and Palange analyze the relationship between young readers and the books they engage with. Afoma Umesi, an educator and founder of the website Reading Middle Grade, adds her insights on the genre, highlighting notable middle grade titles and addressing issues of diversity and representation. Throughout the episode, the importance and accessibility of middle grade literature for both children and adults is emphasized.
Keywords
Children's literature, Juvenile fiction, Intersectionality (Sociology), Graphic novels, Young adult literature, Too small Tola (Series)
Extent
00:43:21; 30 page transcript
Series Title
In the MIDst: A Kid's Lit Podcast
Issue
2
Language
English
Digital Date
2024
Media Type
Podcasts
Format
Digital only
Identifier
ITM-podcast-ep2-possibilities-of-the-middle-grade-genre
Recommended Citation
Slagus, Jennifer; Palange, Josh; and Umesi, Afoma, "Possibilities of the Middle Grade Genre with Afoma Umesi" (2024). In the MIDst: A Kid's Lit Podcast. 2.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/midst_podcast/2
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