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-Society paints it as novels about drugs, gangs and violence with covers that have half naked people on the front covers often with violent weapons.
-These books are actually "Afro-pop", "Urban" or "Hip hop" fiction.
-African American Literature is actually classic African American novels.
During the early 19th century, the slave narrative was the newest form of literary expression.
Charles W. Chesnutt-
started writing in 1887
wrote short stories about the traditions
& superstitions of the people he taught
Gustavas Vassa-
born in 1745 then kidnapped at 11
wrote an autobiography of his life
became a member of the anti-slavery movement
Jupiter Hammon-
was a slave in long island
was the first African American to publish a poem in 1760
Phillis Wheatley-
wrote about the Boston Puritans
became one of the best known poets in New England
It's not all about slavery and the ghettos
Some key values by African American folk literature and its writers are:
-racism still exists
-only 25% all titles published annually are written by African Americans
-African American novels don't date as far back as Caucasian writers
-African American consumers are buying more books than ever despite the lack of publishing
Guidelines for the literature that schools allow:
1. Postive Portrayals of Characters without stereotyping
2. Authentic illustrations because they have a strong impact on children
3. Pluralistic themes to help children realize the importance of cultural diversity
4. Contemporary as well as historical fiction
5. Strong plots and well-developed characterization