2008
DOI: 10.1598/rt.62.1.5
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To Be a Writer: Representations of Writers in Recent Children's Novels

Abstract: Setting: the recent past, The Dominican Republic. Ana Rosa steals paper to sustain her need to write. She writes fiction to entertain her community and also uses her words to expose the injustice of the dictatorial regime under which she lives. (The Color of My Words) Setting: The present, The United States. Archie and Oggie are adjusting to joint custody as they move between their mother's and their father's. Late at night, Archie sits in his calm and entertain his little brother. (How I Became a Writer and O… Show more

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“…Exacerbating this concern is the fact that 92% of these teens said they were “satisfied with their personal ethics and character” (p. 1). Indeed, it seems past time for discussions about values and character and for an examination of characters in books that serve as role models to “help shape personal identity for good” (Parsons & Colabucci, 2008, p. 44).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Exacerbating this concern is the fact that 92% of these teens said they were “satisfied with their personal ethics and character” (p. 1). Indeed, it seems past time for discussions about values and character and for an examination of characters in books that serve as role models to “help shape personal identity for good” (Parsons & Colabucci, 2008, p. 44).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%