{"product_id":"identity-affirming-literacies-in-schools-paperback","title":"Identity-Affirming Literacies in Schools - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChantal Francois\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJen McLaughlin Cahill\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eIdentity-Affirming Literacies in Schools\u003c\/i\u003e, Chantal Francois and Jen McLaughlin Cahill combine their teaching, leadership, and research at Pearl Street Collaborative School in New York City to provide an intimate portrayal of what it means to strive toward a humanizing literacy pedagogy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book weaves the thread from the school's dreams about humanizing literacy to the everyday work that extended and nurtured those dreams. By elevating urban students' and teachers' unique, diverse, but often devalued voices, this book describes how the school's collaborative and equity-oriented professional culture informed asset-based dispositions and instructional practices through a relationship-oriented independent reading program; robust engagement with diverse texts, including intersectional, young adult, LGBTQ+ literature; opportunities to foster empathy; rich, text-based discussions; and teacher-designed authentic literacy assessments. This book explores opportunities for students to fluidly engage with their identities, knowledge about the world, the school community, and texts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIdentity-Affirming Literacies in Schools\u003c\/i\u003e will appeal to pre- and in-service educators, especially those considering secondary literacy education and social change, who may use this book for coursework or professional learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChantal Francois\u003c\/strong\u003e, Ed.D., is an associate professor at Towson University's Department of Instructional Leadership and Professional Development. She was previously a k-12 teacher and administrator. Her research focuses on culturally relevant literacy, Black women teachers, equity-oriented leadership, and urban education.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJen McLaughlin Cahill\u003c\/strong\u003e, Ph.D., is a Lecturer of Educational Practice in Literacy Studies and Co-Director of the Philadelphia Writing Project at the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education. A former 6-12 teacher and learning specialist, her practitioner research examines cultivating affirming climates for LGBTQ+ youth in schools and culturally relevant literacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 132\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.34 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 11, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51894084600096,"sku":"9781032675329","price":93.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/Ef0KJIy3I-9781032675329.webp?v=1782014905","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/identity-affirming-literacies-in-schools-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}