Session 10: Latino/a Literature

This week we will be exploring Latino/a Literature, reading and discussion Becoming Naomi Leon by Pam Munoz Ryan (who you might remember as the author of Esperanza Rising, one of our texts from TE 348). For our supporting reading, note as follows:

• Ada (2003): This chapter is from the book A Magical Encounter: Latino Children's Literature in the Classroom. Some things to think about while reading: Why does Ada use the term "Latina" to identify herself? How is this connected to her understanding of self and history? What does she add to our understanding of the insider/outsider debate? To our understanding of the Pura Belpre award?
• Barrera and Quiroa (2003): This chapter is from the book Stories Matter: The Complexity of Cultural Authenticity in Children's Literature. Why is it important to consider the use of Spanish in texts? When does it enhance the text? When does it detract from the text? How might audiences of Spanish/English and English speakers be accommodated?

This week Group A is writing Questioning the Text papers. Note the change in the timing of posting on the Drop Box on Angel (I've given you a bit more time).

Blogging: Don't forget to post your required blog on developing a Personal Philosophy, by class time on Wednesday. This blog counts as one of your ten for the blog assignment. If you have attended one of the extra credit options and are posting a blog (rather than turning in a paper to me) that also should be posted by class time on Wednesday, but as extra credit, it does not count as one of you blogs for the blogging assignment.