Batteries, Big Red, and Busses

In this article, a reprint from S&S 1.1, the authors posit the avenue of young adult literature as an untapped resource for cultivating students’ knowledge of social theories and their recognition of societal inequities. Combining specific perspectives of social justice education and young adul...

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Main Authors: Ashley Boyd, Summer Melody Pennell
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Language:English
Published: University of Oklahoma Libraries 2025-05-01
Series:Study and Scrutiny
Online Access:https://journals.shareok.org/studyandscrutiny/ojs/studyandscrutiny/article/view/1182
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