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Why and How I Teach All American Boys
My favorite thing about All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kieley is that while narrating this story about racism, brutality, and injustice, these two authors, one BLACK, and one WHITE, provide two perspectives: one BLACK and one WHITE. They present both BLACK AND WHITE stereotypes, and both BLACK AND WHITE injustice experiences. In this novel, there can be no argument that someone is not represented.
There’s no argument that TRUTH IS NOT BLACK AND WHITE.
Read this post to find inspiration, teaching strategies and tips, and no-prep resources for teaching this poignant, important young adult novel. Continue reading
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