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Exploring Diversity, Citizenship, And Gender Through Jazz: A Narrative Criticism Of I Am Jazz, Mary Beth Jones Jan 2017

Exploring Diversity, Citizenship, And Gender Through Jazz: A Narrative Criticism Of I Am Jazz, Mary Beth Jones

Northwest Communication Association Conference Papers & Presentations

In this study, a narrative analysis of a children’s picture book was conducted to uncover how young audiences are taught about diversity and inclusion through books. The setting, characters, narrator, and target audiences of the 2014 book I am Jazz were evaluated to decipher how readers are educated about transgenderism and diversity in greater context. Specific rhetorical qualities in the visual and written elements emphasize the importance of diversity, uniqueness, individuality, and acceptance. This particular book has created a range of support and protest since its publication, and it is an important example of the emotional and political power of …


Review Of The William Hoy Story: How A Deaf Baseball Player Changed The Game By Nancy Churnin, Jessica A. Elder Jan 2017

Review Of The William Hoy Story: How A Deaf Baseball Player Changed The Game By Nancy Churnin, Jessica A. Elder

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Review Of The Inventor's Secret: What Thomas Edison Told Henry Ford By Suzanne Slade, Jessica A. Elder Jan 2017

Review Of The Inventor's Secret: What Thomas Edison Told Henry Ford By Suzanne Slade, Jessica A. Elder

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Review Of Finding Winnie: The True Story Of The World's Most Famous Bear By Lindsay Mattick, Jessica A. Elder Jan 2017

Review Of Finding Winnie: The True Story Of The World's Most Famous Bear By Lindsay Mattick, Jessica A. Elder

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Review Of Mr. Squirrel And The Moon By Sebastian Meschenmoser, Jessica A. Elder Jan 2017

Review Of Mr. Squirrel And The Moon By Sebastian Meschenmoser, Jessica A. Elder

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Review Of Fetch By Jorey Hurley, Jessica A. Elder Jan 2017

Review Of Fetch By Jorey Hurley, Jessica A. Elder

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Review Of Beatrix Potter And Her Paint Box By David Mcphail, Jessica A. Elder Jan 2017

Review Of Beatrix Potter And Her Paint Box By David Mcphail, Jessica A. Elder

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Review Of The Day The Crayons Came Home By Drew Daywalt, Jessica A. Elder Jan 2017

Review Of The Day The Crayons Came Home By Drew Daywalt, Jessica A. Elder

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Review Of An Ambush Of Tigers: A Wild Gathering Of Collective Nouns By Betsy R. Rosenthal, Jessica A. Elder Jan 2017

Review Of An Ambush Of Tigers: A Wild Gathering Of Collective Nouns By Betsy R. Rosenthal, Jessica A. Elder

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