Favorably Portraying Agricultural Practices through Penpals: A Review of Outdoor Farm, Indoor Farm

Authors

  • Amanda K. Stinemetz Fort Hays State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62704/3ctmkp54

Keywords:

Lindsay H. Metcalf, agriculture, diversity, women in science, outdoor farm, indoor farm

Abstract

Outdoor Farm, Indoor Farm depicts a wonderful parallel between traditional farming practices and modern technological growing techniques (aeroponics) portrayed through a penpal relationship between two children. The book informs readers about agricultural practices and seasonal growth while also sending positive messages about diversity, independence, and women in science.

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Author Biography

  • Amanda K. Stinemetz, Fort Hays State University

    Amanda Stinemetz, Ph.D., is entering her 19th year of teaching. While finishing her MA, Amanda was central in creating a university-level English as a Second Language (ESL) Program. During this time (2008-2017), she taught and extensively travelled to build international partnerships and recruit students. During her brief time away from Kansas (2018-2021), Amanda served as the Director of Internationalization at Fairmont State University and was also the State Coordinator for DE English. Upon returning to Kansas (from West Virginia), she taught ELA at a rural junior/senior high school. She returned to FHSU in fall 2023 as Assistant Professor of English and is currently the Coordinator of Secondary ELA Teacher Education. She has maintained KATE membership for most of her teaching career; in 2024, she was appointed to the position of English Language Learner (ELL) liaison on the KATE Board. She can be reached at akstinemetz@fhsu.edu.

References

Kansas English, vol. 107

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Published

2026-06-30

Issue

Vol. 107 (2026)

Section

Children’s book reviews

License

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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

How to Cite

Favorably Portraying Agricultural Practices through Penpals: A Review of Outdoor Farm, Indoor Farm. (2026). Kansas English, 107. https://doi.org/10.62704/3ctmkp54