Coming of Age in Literature and Life: A Webinar Featuring Young Adult Author Jennifer De Leon
On-Demand
Virtual
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See DetailsWatch a recording of a very special discussion with Jennifer De Leon, author of the young adult novel Don’t Ask Me Where I’m From, a Junior Library Guild selection. The conversation explored questions of identity and belonging in literature and in life, shared insights into Jennifer's young adult novel and her writing process, and provided guidance for how teachers can center students’ identities and experiences through literature and critical dialogue in their classrooms.
We are grateful to The Hammer Family for supporting the development of our on-demand learning and teaching resources.
Speakers
Jennifer De Leon
Author, Editor, and Professor of English
Certificate of Completion
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