Coming of age(ncy) on the migrant trail : adolescent journeys in contemporary Latinx young adult literature /

"Maps agency in young adult literature involving Latinx migrant youth, showing how these narratives combat stereotypes and contribute to antiracist pedagogical discussions where young people emerge as catalysts for social change. Analyzes novels published between 1981 and 2024 and by authors su...

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Main Author:	Martínez, Susana S. (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Columbus : The Ohio State University Press, [2025]
Series:	Global Latin/o Americas
Subjects:	Immigrant youth > United States > Social conditions. Emigration and immigration in literature. Young adult fiction, American > History and criticism. American fiction > Mexican American authors > History and criticism. American fiction > Hispanic American authors > History and criticism. American fiction > History and criticism. Agent (Philosophy) in literature. Mexico > Emigration and immigration. Central America > Emigration and immigration. Émigration et immigration dans la littérature. Roman pour jeunes adultes américain > Histoire et critique. Roman américain > Auteurs américains d'origine latino-américaine > Histoire et critique. Roman américain > Histoire et critique. Agent (Philosophie) dans la littérature.

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Summary:	"Maps agency in young adult literature involving Latinx migrant youth, showing how these narratives combat stereotypes and contribute to antiracist pedagogical discussions where young people emerge as catalysts for social change. Analyzes novels published between 1981 and 2024 and by authors such as Jennifer De Leon, Alexandra Diaz, and Jonny Garza Villa"--
Physical Description:	170 pages ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-164) and index.
ISBN:	9780814216026 0814216021 9780814259658 0814259650