Cristina Herrera
ChicaNerds in Chicana Young Adult Literature: Brown and Nerdy
ChicaNerds in Chicana Young Adult Literature: Brown and Nerdy
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Chicana Nerds in Chicana Young Adult Literature explores how the young women protagonists in these novels voice astute observations of their identities as nonwhite teenagers through a lens of nerdiness, reclaiming brown girl self-love for being a nerd. It subverts the nerd stereotype by negating it as always white and male, and unites their burgeoning sociopolitical consciousness with their nerdy traits.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
ChicaNerds in Chicana Young Adult Literature delves into the captivating world of novels written by acclaimed Chicana YA authors, Jo Ann Yolanda Hernández, Isabel Quintero, Ashley Hope Pérez, Erika Sánchez, Guadalupe García McCall, and Patricia Santana. By combining the term "Chicana" with "nerd," Dr. Herrera introduces the term "ChicaNerd," which serves as a powerful lens through which the young women protagonists in these novels articulate their insightful observations of their identities as nonwhite teenagers, particularly through the prism of nerdiness. This reclamation of brown girl self-love for being a nerd is at the heart of the volume's analysis.
While popular culture and mainstream media have often perpetuated the stereotype of the nerd as exclusively associated with white maleness, Chicana YA literature challenges and subverts this notion. These ChicaNerds unite their burgeoning sociopolitical consciousness as young nonwhite girls with their distinctive nerdy traits, including a love for books, mathematics, literary intelligence, poetic talents, and a thirst for learning. By blending the sociopolitical consciousness of Chicanisma with the well-known image of the nerd, ChicaNerds embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
Through their narratives, these ChicaNerds navigate the intricate layers of identity formation, exploring the complexities of being a smart and proud ChicaNera. They challenge societal expectations and stereotypes, embracing their unique qualities and celebrating their nerdiness as a source of strength and resilience. ChicaNerds in Chicana Young Adult Literature serves as a testament to the power of literature to inspire, challenge, and empower young readers, particularly those from marginalized communities.
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367520717
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