James Mangum
B.A in English
I will be graduating from Kutztown University in May 2019 with a Bachelors degree in English. With a passion for all literature, including literature of the canon, British literature, and an extreme love for diverse and ethnic literature, I possess the skill set to excel in the English field. I envision myself working for a publishing house, collecting the experience to create my own children's books, and eventually create my own novels. I have experience in researching, writing, editing, and dealing with diverse communities. I also possess proficient artist/illustration skills.
COLLOQUIUM PROJECT
ABSTRACT
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With the problematic relations of race in America, children are being exposed to more representations of violence and bigotry. These instances are doing harm to the self image of children of color. Discussing the popularity of classical children's books that present race and identity very negatively, I argue that the industry of children's literature has been very stratified. By examining a shift in children's literature over time, I track the change in the inclusiveness of children's books as a positive tool that provides the access to better representation and race relations for kid's today.
