Inkscapes w/Sue Arriaga

Exploring Literary Horizons

"When I look back, I am so impressed again with the life-giving
power of literature. If I were a young person today, trying to gain
a sense of myself in the world, I would do that again by reading,
just as I did when I was young." – Maya Angelou

Take A Look

The World of

Critical Posthumanism

"The Stone Gods" by Jeanette Winterson, is a provocative
tale that navigates the complexities of human nature, artificial
intelligence, and the fate of our planet across time and space.
Through Winterson's lens, we confront the ethical dilemmas
and existential questions that arise as we encounter the
challenges of a rapidly evolving world.
video credit: Play4GamesHD

Take A Look

Magical Realism

Yamashita vs. Allende

The definitions of magical realism versus that of fantasy
sometimes intertwine, especially concerning the use of the
supernatural and the magical in Yamashita's and Allende's
novels. Both stories are promoted as magical realism,
but the authors' use of magic, fantasy, and the
supernatural share little in common.
Image credit: Culture Frontier

Sacramento Speaks

Young Adult Literature

Sacramento Area Youth Speaks (SAYS) is a dynamic
community program spearheaded by UC Davis. The
program fosters critical literacy, access to higher
education, youth voice, and civic engagement.
Video Credit: @YOUTHSPEAKS

Paticipatory Culture

Where Consumers Are also Producers

Henry Jenkins' TED talk delves into participatory culture
and its implications for civic engagement in the modern world,
which I was looking for. He defines participatory culture
as one where individuals actively contribute to and
engage with media and technology rather
than passively consuming it

The Beauty of Literacy

Exploring the Interconnection of Literacy and Literature

Literacy and literature are deeply intertwined, serving as both
a catalyst for literacy development and a medium through which
literacy skills are practiced and refined.

The Conclusion of The matter

Closing The Chapter

Contemporary literature is inherently collaborative and participatory
in several ways, reflecting the interconnectedness of modern society
and the evolving nature of storytelling in the digital age.
From fan fiction communities and online writing forums
to digital storytelling platforms and social reading
apps, contemporary literature encourages
readers to participate actively in the creative process.

Inkscapes w/Sue Arriaga

Exploring Literary Horizons

"When I look back, I am so impressed again with the life-giving power of literature. If I were a young person today, trying to gain a sense of myself in the world, I would do that again by reading, just as I did when I was young."
– Maya Angelou

Take A Look

The World of

Critical Posthumanism

"The Stone Gods" by Jeanette Winterson, is a provocative tale that navigates the complexities of human nature, artificial intelligence, and the fate of our planet across time and space. Through Winterson's lens, we confront the ethical dilemmas and existential questions that arise as we encounter the challenges of a rapidly evolving world.
video credit: Play4GamesHD

Take A Look

Magical Realism

Yamashita vs. Allende

The definitions of magical realism versus that of fantasy sometimes intertwine, especially concerning the use of the supernatural and the magical in Yamashita's and Allende's novels. Both stories are promoted as magical realism, but the authors' use of magic, fantasy, and the supernatural share little in common.
Image credit: Culture Frontier

Sacramento Speaks

Young Adult Literature

Sacramento Area Youth Speaks (SAYS) is a dynamic community program spearheaded by UC Davis. The program fosters critical literacy, access to higher education, youth voice, and civic engagement.
Video Credit: @YOUTHSPEAKS

Paticipatory Culture

Where Consumers Are also Producers

Henry Jenkins' TED talk delves into participatory culture and its implications for civic engagement in the modern world, which I was looking for. He defines participatory culture as one where individuals actively contribute to and engage with media and technology rather than passively consuming it

The Beauty of Literacy

Exploring the Interconnection of Literacy and Literature

Literacy and literature are deeply intertwined, serving as both a catalyst for literacy development and a medium through which literacy skills are practiced and refined.

The Conclusion of The matter

Closing The Chapter

Contemporary literature is inherently collaborative and participatory in several ways, reflecting the interconnectedness of modern society and the evolving nature of storytelling in the digital age. From fan fiction communities and online writing forums
to digital storytelling platforms and social reading apps, contemporary literature encourages readers to participate actively in the creative process.