Street Fiction: What Is It and What Does It Mean for English Teachers?

Street fiction is a popular new genre of novels that focus on contemporary urban life. Marc Lamont Hill, Biany Perez, and Decoteau J. Irby introduce this genre, describing what it is, who writes it, and who reads it. They also offer critiques of the genre and strategies for linking street fiction to...

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Published in:English journal 2008-01, Vol.97 (3), p.76-81
Main Authors: Hill, Marc Lamont, Pérez, Biany, Irby, Decoteau J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
African American literature
Authors
Bestselling books
Bibliometrics
Book publishing
Creative writing
Educational Researchers
English Instruction
English language
English teachers
Fiction
Hill, Marc Lamont
Hip hop culture
Independent bookstores
Jay-Z (rapper)
Literary characters
Literary Criticism
Literary Genres
Literary Styles
Media Adaptation
Novels
Popular Culture
Social research
Students
Urban areas
Urban Culture
Violence
Wilson, August
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Summary:Street fiction is a popular new genre of novels that focus on contemporary urban life. Marc Lamont Hill, Biany Perez, and Decoteau J. Irby introduce this genre, describing what it is, who writes it, and who reads it. They also offer critiques of the genre and strategies for linking street fiction to the English classroom.
ISSN:0013-8274
2161-8895