User:Lal579/Fallen Angels (Myers novel)/Bibliography

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Bibliography[edit]

Outline:

  • Lead
  • Background
  • Plot
  • Reception
  • References

Sources:

  • Background:
    • Augustine, Kesi A. "The Invisible Reader and 21st Century African American Children's Literature", New York University, Ann Arbor, 2018. ProQuest.
      • This academic paper contains a very thorough discussion of Myers’ impact as a writer. There is a lot of information in here and I’m hoping to find a place for some of it in one of my sections as the quality of this dissertation is very good.
  • Mehren, Elizabeth. "Fountain of Stories for Youth; Walter Dean Myers Writes Books for Young People. but their Realism and Richness have Adults Reading them Too.: [Home Edition]." Los Angeles Times, Oct 15, 1997, pp. 1. ProQuest.
    • This newspaper article gives a deeper insight into Myers’ past experiences and what led to him to be a writer. I plan to use this information in my discussion of the author’s background.
  • “Who Was Walter Dean Myers? Everything You Need to Know.” Childhood, Life Achievements & Timeline, www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/walter-dean-myers-6587.php
    • This is a brief overview of Myers’ life and accomplishments. I plan to use this in my discussion of the author’s background.
  • Edward Garmon, et al. Walter Dean Myers, walterdeanmyers.net/
    • This is a brief overview of Myers’ life and accomplishments. I plan to use this in my discussion of the author’s background.
  • Plot:
    • "FALLEN ANGELS." Jim Kobak's Kirkus Reviews, 1988. ProQuest
      • This review contains a useful overview of the plot and highlights the main moments of the novel. I plan to use this information in my discussion of the novel’s plot.
  • Reception:
    • Johannessen, Larry R. "Young-Adult Literature and the Vietnam War." English Journal, vol. 82, no. 5, 1993, pp. 43. ProQuest.
      • This journal contains an argument for why books on the Vietnam War are important and why Fallen Angels helps to provide a critical perspective for high school students. I plan to use this information in my discussion of positive vs. negative reception of the novel.
  • McGee, Tim. "The Adolescent Novel in AP English: A Response to Patricia Spencer." English Journal, vol. 81, no. 4, 1992, pp. 57. ProQuest.
    • This journal article contains both criticism and overall praise of the use of young adults novels in highschool AP classes. I plan to use the perspectives outlined in this journal in my discussion of positive vs. negative reception of the novel.
  • MATTHAI CHAKKO KURUVILA THE FRESNO,B.E.E. "Laton School Board Pulls Two Books Off Shelves: [HOME Edition]." The Fresno Bee, May 19, 1999, pp. A1. ProQuest.
    • This newspaper article explains why the Laton School Board removed Fallen Angels and highlights some of the controversy caused by the novel. I plan to use this information in my discussion of positive vs. negative reception of the novel.
  • Donelson, Ken. ""Filth" and "Pure Filth" in our Schools--Censorship of Classroom Books in the Last Ten Years." English Journal, vol. 86, no. 2, 1997, pp. 21-25. ProQuest.
    • This journal contains an interesting discussion on censorship of novels over the last 10 years and highlights some interesting perspectives. I plan to use this information in my discussion of positive vs. negative reception of the novel.
  • McCleery, Bill. "School Banishes 'Fallen Angels': Franklin Central Principal Agrees that Parts of the Novel are Unfit for Classroom." Indianapolis Star, Nov 10, 2003. ProQuest.
    • This newspaper article explains why a school removed Fallen Angels from their reading list and further helps to explain why the novel is so contested.  I plan to use this information in my discussion of positive vs. negative reception of the novel.
  • Admin. “100 Most Frequently Challenged Books: 1990-1999.” Advocacy, Legislation & Issues, 10 Sept. 2020, www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/decade1999.
  • Admin. “Top 100 Banned/Challenged Books: 2000-2009.” Advocacy, Legislation & Issues, 9 Sept. 2020, www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/decade2009.
  • Kpekoll. “Top 100 Most Banned and Challenged Books: 2010-2019.” Advocacy, Legislation & Issues, 27 Sept. 2020, www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/decade2019.
    • These are rankings of the ALA’s top 100 banned books and these rankings contain Fallen Angels. I plan to use these sources in my discussion of positive vs negative reception of the novel.
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