Shakespeare and Young Adult Literature
Author | : Victor Malo-Juvera |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 211 |
Release | : 2021-03-05 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781475859577 |
ISBN-13 | : 1475859570 |
Rating | : 4/5 (77 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: The influence of Shakespeare on American culture is unequivocal. And despite its youth, young adult literature has grown into a literary force majeure. Considering the widespread popularity of both Shakespeare and young adult literature, their pairing can offer teachers and students a wide array of instructional possibilities. Our collection offers secondary (6-12) educators engaging ideas and approaches for pairing Shakespeare’s most frequently taught plays alongside young adult novels which often provide a unique examination of a topic that teaching a single text could not afford. The pairings offered in each chapter allow for comparisons in some cases, for extensions in others, and for critique in some.