2014 Harlem Book Fair
Saturday, July 12, 2014 2:10pm - 3:15pm
Countee Cullen Library - Conference Room B
104 W 136th
New York, NY 10030
The Next Chapter: Black Geeks, Heroes, Heroines & Bullies in Middle Grade & Young Adult Books
Panel Discussion Featuring: Zetta Elliot (The Deep, Bird) Jerry Craft (The Offenders, Mama’s Boyz) and DuEwa Frazier (Deanne in the Middle, Ten Marbles and a Bag to Put Them)
Moderated By: Nina Angela Mercer (Gutta Beautiful, Gypsy & The Bully Door)
Today's young adult and middle grade market is saturated with stories of vampires, girl cliques, coming of age stories, and teenage redemption. But how do these stories include diverse characters written by authors of color who present themes for "alternate" groups of young readers, ie. Geeks, punks, nerds, sci-fi fans and the like? These diverse, award-winning authors write on a variety of themes which speak to the interests and backgrounds of today's young readers. The authors will discuss issues in diversity within the children's book market, how to reach struggling readers, including boy readers, and ways in which librarians and educators can develop programs of high interests for teen readers.
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