The Queer-o’s Journey: Expanding the Literary Canon by Utilizing LGBTQ+ Texts to Teach and Subvert Tropes in Middle and High School Classrooms
November 23 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm EST
The hero’s journey is a staple in English study, and pairing that framework with LGBTQ+ texts enables students to explore key story elements and to engage in nuanced discussion about the power in subverting traditional narratives. Join LGBTQ+ authors as they offer a robust list of exciting texts for middle and high school students and discuss the dynamic work these stories can do in classrooms.
| Topic of Emphasis | Composition & Writing Equity & Social Justice Literature & Reading Social-Emotional Learning |
Presenters: Jen Ferguson, Kate Fussner (WFYP, June 2021), Edward Underhill, and Kelly Williams. Speaker: Caroline Huntoon.
Attendees will need to register for the NCTE Convention