Genocide Literature in Middle and Secondary Classrooms

by Sarah J. Donovan

At the heart of this inquiry into the ethical implications of education reform on reading practices in middle and secondary classrooms, the central question is what is lost, hidden, or marginalized in the name of progress? Drawing on her own experiences as an English teacher during the No Child Left Behind era, the author examines school cultures focused on meeting standards and measurable outcomes." "She shows how genocide literature illuminates the ethics of reading and helps teachers and students rethink how literature should be taught in this modern, globalized era and the purposes of education more broadly.

178 pages, Hardcover

Published September 6, 2016

About the author

Sarah J. Donovan, Ph.D., is a a former junior high language arts teacher of fifteen years and an Associate Professor of Secondary English Education at Oklahoma State University. She served as co-editor for the online journal Writers Who Care. She wrote Genocide Literature in Middle and Secondary Classrooms (2016) and the young adult novel, Alone Together (2018). She is the founder of Ethical ELA, a free online resource for educators to nurture and sustain their teaching lives. Her research focuses on inclusive curriculum and ethical, humanizing methods of instruction.