Description
Book SynopsisLearn how to centre, affirm, and develop Black immigrant literacies in ways that allow all youth to engage with and honor their literacies. This book presents a framework to revolutionize teaching in ways that draw on students’ assets for redesigning, rethinking, and reimagining literacy and the English Language Arts curriculum.
Table of ContentsContents (Tentative)
Foreword
Dr. Shondel Nero
Acknowledgments and Dedication
1. INTRODUCTION
The Framework for Black Immigrant Literacies
Authentic Narratives
A Call to Teachers, Educators, Schools, and Policymakers
Envisioning Imaginary Futures with Black Immigrant Literacies
Overview of the Chapters
2. RE-ENVISIONING THE LITERACIES OF BLACK IMMIGRANT YOUTH
A Brief History and Demographics of Black Immigrants in the United States
Intersections Surrounding Black Immigrant Youth as a "New Model Minority"
Languaging and Englishes of Black Immigrants: A Selective Review
Peer interactions in the Black Immigrant Experience
(Re)envisioning the Literacies of Black Immigrant Youth
Summary
Questions to Consider
3. THE FRAMEWORK FOR BLACK IMMIGRANT LITERACIES
Elements of the Black Immigrant Literacies Framework
Intersectional Lenses Undergirding "Black Immigrant Literacies"
Applying the "Black Immigrant Literacies" Framework
Questions to Consider
4. TEACHING CHLOE, A BLACK JAMAICAN LITERATE IMMIGRANT: ENTANGLEMENTS OF ENGLISHES, RACE, AND MIGRATION
Chloe's Authentic Narrative: Entanglements of Englishes, Race, and Migration: 'You'll Never Hear Her Speak, Like Broken'
Questions to Consider
5. TEACHING ERVIN, A BLACK BAHAMIAN LITERATE IMMIGRANT: FOSTERING PEER INTERACTIONS
Ervin's Authentic Narrative: Rac(e)ing Englishes as a Multilingual Migrant: "Talking Like I'm Ghetto"
Insights From Ervin's Authentic Narrative
"Black Enough" as a Way to Belong
Questions to Consider
6. BRIDGING INVISIBLE BARRIERS WITH BLACK IMMIGRANT LITERACIES: BUILDING SOLIDARITY AMONG SCHOOLS, PARENTS, AND COMMUNITIES
Parents
Schools and Teachers
Community
Summary
APPENDIX
REFERENCES
About the Author
