{"product_id":"a-walk-in-their-kicks-literacy-identity-and-the-schooling-of-young-black-males-9780807761052","title":"A Walk in Their Kicks: Literacy, Identity, and the Schooling of Young Black Males","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Walk in Their Kicks: Literacy, Identity, and the Schooling of Young Black Males\u003c\/strong\u003e by Johnson, Aaron M.. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780807761052.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis compelling new book provides a deep examination of the experience of African American males in schools. Moving beyond basic notions of culturally relevant instruction, A Walk in Their Kicks offers new understandings that will assist educators in developing instruction that respects these young men and fosters their participation and success.\nReaders will explore the impact that trauma has on the lives of African American students, examine their own perceptions of these students to help them make more appropriate text selections and instructional decisions, and identify the conditions that need to be present to engage African American male students in literacy. Chapters end with “What Teachers Can Do Right Now” and “What Administrators Can Do Right Now,” sections that provide easy-to-implement, practical strategies.\nThe author believes that literacy gave him a future as an African American male and, at the same time, recalls school friends who never got that chance. He calls for educators to transform schools into environments that are free of negative assumptions about African American males and provides recommendations for engaging in this work.\nBook Features: A brief history of schooling in the United States, particularly as it relates to African American children. A powerful framework for engaging African American males in school-based literacy. Recommendations to help teachers plan lessons, build equitable classroom environments, and foster positive relationships with all students. Recommendations to help administrators build school-wide affinity groups, implement and change policy, and plan alongside their teaching staff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Teachers College Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44424181645365,"sku":"ByrdShop_0807761052","price":33.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780807761052_b44cea62-02d6-42c3-a3ab-4f51d4b9c08b.jpg?v=1778641238","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/a-walk-in-their-kicks-literacy-identity-and-the-schooling-of-young-black-males-9780807761052","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}