Monumental Stories Found in We Deserve Monuments

Authors

  • Haven Massey Wichita State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62704/ems7w555

Keywords:

young adult novel, Jas Hammonds, We Deserve Monuments, racial justice, sapphic romance, racial violence

Abstract

The author reviews the young adult novel We Deserve Monuments (2022) by Jas Hammonds, providing a brief summary, historical and contemporary connections, and instructional strategies.

Author Biography

  • Haven Massey, Wichita State University

    Haven Massey graduated from Wichita State University in May 2024 with a major in Secondary English Education and a minor in Theatre. She presented at the 2023 Kansas Association of Teachers of English (KATE) Conference and will begin her teaching career at Maize South High School in August. She can be reached at havengrace9@gmail.com.

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Published

2024-06-25

Issue

Vol. 105 (2024)

Section

Book Reviews

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