A Walk in Their Kicks: Literacy, Identity, and the Schooling of Young Black Males

This compelling new book provides a deep examination of the experience of African American males in schools. Moving beyond basic notions of culturally relevant instruction, A Walk in Their Kicks offers new understandings that will assist educators in developing instruction that respects these young men and fosters their participation and success.

Through research data and conversations among teachers, readers will explore the impact that trauma has on the lives of African American students,...