Book Review: Change is Gonna Come, Transforming Literacy Education for African American... - 10 views
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#2 Anthony Stewart on 23 Feb 12This sounds like an interesting read. I have a couple of journal articles you might like. I have always been interested in this subject, because part of my own journey toward literacy has been based on growing my language skills through an interest in the poems and songs of African American culture. Rap music, lyric writing, and eventually poetry helped me to build my vocabulary and writing abilities. Looking back on my education, this same music helped me to form a positive self-image when my social environment made me feel like an outcast. My father's literacy skills limited my own, and verbal expression dominated our household. As a result I think that I can relate to many of these issues that African American students face.