Hello Juniors & Seniors!

In this course, we will examine selected authors from 1950-present day from around the world. The thematic units will explore such topics as gender, race, class, faith, mental health, social justice, war, and more. Students will engage with modern novels and participate in close reading strategies for more focused analysis. This course also introduces literary research methods as well as critical lens theories. We will use podcasts, short stories, poetry, and other mediums to help us engage with the worlds of our texts.

I am so excited to study these books with you and engage in discussions to help you understand new perspectives and appreciate literature in a fun, safe, and interesting way.

-Mrs. Mize