Graduate Research Papers
Availability
Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Abstract
This qualitative literary content analysis examines the representation of LGBTQ+ themes in the student-nominated Iowa Teen Award (ITA) books from the past three years to help librarians and classroom teachers build an inclusive library collection. The research question posed in this study is: In what ways are LGBTQ+ characters represented in the Iowa Teen Award books? The analysis of eight middle-grade books (Appendix A) using the book analysis tool (Appendix B) identified three themes: Transformation of Understanding, Hopefulness, and Richness of Plot. Results showed that while all the books had a complex storyline, only five of the books showed a shift in mindset of other characters towards the LGBTQ+ characters, and four of the eight books showed hopefulness, that wasn’t already present, for the LGBTQ+ character.
Year of Submission
2024
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
First Advisor
Karla Krueger
Date Original
5-2024
Object Description
1 PDF (44 pages)
Copyright
©2024 Jamie Thompson
Language
en
Recommended Citation
Thompson, Jamie, "Representation of LGBTQ+ Characters In the 2019 to 2022 Iowa Teen Award Books" (2024). Graduate Research Papers. 4148.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/grp/4148
