Brett Elizabeth Blake Livres

A Culture of Refusal is a unique attempt at representing a set of what William Ayers calls «multiply-marginalized» adolescents, situating the voices of migrant and incarcerated youth within out-of-school contexts - in the fields and the streets, and ultimately, in the jails - where these youth live and develop their own cultures of refusal. By exploring and analyzing these environments, this book searches for the ways in which a pragmatic, pro-active response to societal and institutional racism and violence may be nurtured through the adolescents' own lives and literacies.

Not long ago, literacy simply meant knowing how to read and write. Today, the study of literacy is a complex field encompassing many different areas, from computer literacy to geographic literacy, and including several degrees of competence such as functional, pragmatic, and cultured. In addition there are six kinds of the submissive, the active, the semiotic, the subjective, the psychoanalytic, and the interpretive community reader, and at least two distinct ways of aesthetic reading and rational reading. In this comprehensive, accessible volume, two literacy experts not only help readers understand the latest theories and the heated controversies in this exciting field, they also show readers how this vast new knowledge is being applied in successful literacy programs.

Focusing on the writings of low-income, urban, pre-adolescent girls, this book highlights the challenges they face in expressing themselves. It reveals how their voices are frequently marginalized in both educational settings and broader societal contexts. By analyzing their public and private writings, the author sheds light on the importance of acknowledging and amplifying these girls' perspectives to foster a more inclusive dialogue.

Bookstore owner Erin Coleridge seeks the scoundrel who silenced a conference's keynote speaker in Elizabeth Blake's second charming Jane Austen Society mystery.When the quaint English town of York hosts a Jane Austen Society conference, bookseller Erin Coleridge is glad to get out of Kirkbymoorside for a while--until featured speaker Barry Wolf suddenly perishes from what appears to be a heart attack.Erin is suspicious, since Barry had no history of heart disease. But who did him in? Was it the decedent's assistant, Stephen, who was observed chatting to Barry's young wife Luca earlier that night? Might it have been Barry's ex-wife Judith, who was seen arguing with her erstwhile betrothed at the bar? Meanwhile, conference co-chairs Hetty and Prudence have been at one another's throat since the conference. Is one of them the culprit?Matters of the heart are putting Erin off her guard. Both Detective Inspector Peter Hemming and schoolteacher Jonathan Alder have made gestures of romantic interest, but Erin isn't sure who is her Willoughby and who is her Colonel Brandon. DI Hemming tries to persuade Erin that her entanglement in the murder investigation is far from sensible, but his entreaties come to naught. Dauntlessly, Erin joins forces with Kirkbymoorside's cat lady, Farnsworth, to ferret out the guilty party.

"Erin Coleridge's used bookstore in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, England is a meeting place for the villagers and, in particular, for the local Jane Austen Society. At the Society's monthly meeting, matters come to a head between the old guard and its young turks. After the meeting breaks for tea, persuasion gives way to murder--with extreme prejudice--when president Sylvia Pemberthy falls dead to the floor. Poisoned? Presumably...but by whom? And was Sylvia the only target? Handsome--but shy--Detective Inspector Peter Hadley and charismatic Sergeant Rashid Jarral arrive at the scene. The long suspect list includes Sylvia's lover Kurt Becker and his tightly wound wife Suzanne. Or, perhaps, the killer was Sylvia's own cuckolded husband, Jerome. Among the many Society members who may have had her in their sights is dashing Jonathan Alder, who was heard having a royal battle of words with the late president the night before. Then, when Jonathan Alder narrowly avoids becoming the next victim, Farnsworth (the town's 'cat lady') persuades a seriously time-crunched Erin to help DI Hadley. But the killer is more devious than anyone imagines."--Provided by publisher

Exploring the emotional landscape of educators during the Covid-19 pandemic, this collection captures the hopes and fears of New York City teachers facing unprecedented challenges. It highlights the personal and essential nature of teaching amidst a global crisis, showcasing the dedication of those who confront their own fears while supporting students. Edited by Brett Blake, the anthology emphasizes the power of poetry and narrative as tools for understanding and resilience, serving as both a tribute to teachers and a reflection on the human experience during tumultuous times.

Exploring the rich tapestry of American identity, the book emphasizes the diverse voices of wanderers, exiles, and immigrants, highlighting the importance of movement in shaping experiences. Dr. Brett Blake advocates for collaborative literacy practices that empower both teachers and students to engage in meaningful dialogue. By fostering empathy and understanding, this approach transforms the classroom into a space where everyday poetry and authentic narratives flourish, ultimately enhancing literacy and personal agency.

Here are a few doggy tales about Beau and Ted. These tales are all true. Beau and Ted are great mates. Teddy is a real character; he's a golden Labradoodle who thinks he's human, and Beau is a beautiful chocolate Labrador who thinks only about nicking food and sneaking out. If you have your own Beau and Ted, or even if you don't, you'll love the adventures of this cute, but sometimes troublesome, duo.

"If you want to understand the architecture of contemporary literacy studies, surveying Robert W. Blake's impressive body of work is a wise way to begin. Over the course of a decades-long career, Dr. Blake helped build a foundation that would support the 'language arts' growing into a professionalized field of study informed by a multi-dimensional theoretical framework. Dr. Blake, a creative educator and prolific writer, helped introduce and popularize a wide-range of innovations and ideas that radically changed classrooms across the country. Through his work we can trace how our profession came to embrace ideas from many corners of the academy-linguistics, socio-linguistics, psychology, composition studies, response theory, literary studies, general curriculum and pedagogy-but always with the student at the center of his concern. I will happily replace my 'course packet' of articles surveying literacy studies over the decades with this thoughtfully curated collection from one of our truly great educators."-Rob Linné, Professor and Director of English Education at Adelphi University.

The Literacy Primer is devoted to the most recent topics in literacy studies, such as the meanings of literacy, the invention of alphabetic writing, a history of reading, the consequences of literacy, teaching the two modes of knowing - literary and informational - and literacy for diverse learners. Each chapter includes a glossary of key terms for students new to the field. A list of selected resources and further readings is provided at the end of the volume. The book is written in a refreshingly straightforward style that is inviting to undergraduate students who might otherwise have difficulty learning about the subject.