She Say, He Say: Urban Girls Write Their Lives

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Focusing on the writing development of fifth-grade urban girls, the book highlights the significance of integrating their voices into the curriculum. Through two key writing contexts, the author chronicles the girls' exploration of critical issues like domesticity and racism, showcasing their resistance to these challenges. Based on nearly three years of study, it critiques traditional writing processes and proposes strategies, such as reader response techniques, to support girls' expressions. The work emphasizes the intersections of gender, race, and class in understanding their poignant narratives.