Intersectional Identity Representation and Approaches in Comics

Abstract

The co-authors present this work as a graduate student/preservice teacher and university professor pair who have a common interest in equity, literacy, and fostering inclusive environments. While the professor-author has provided a space for the graduate student/lead author to share their experiences, they note that the planning and thinking of this lead author, as well as their experiences, are central to this chapter. The authors explore comics as a space for literacy development with elementary and middle school students and highlight texts that have a focus on LGBTQ+ intersections of identity and experience.