
From Durthy
Explore our literary projects designed to deepen cultural awareness and understanding.




Teacher's College Press | Columbia University
March 20, 2023
Teacher's College Press | Columbia University
February 20, 2023




Writing with Power: Creating Effective Articles and Presentations
Journal Contribution | Academic Exchange Quarterly - Summer 2008
The Fiction of Toni Morrison Reading and Writing on Race, Culture, and Identity | Chapter 8
"Teaching Song of Solomon: Exploring the LIST Paradigm"
"Teaching Ernest Gaines's A Lesson Before Dying"
Presentation | Focused on the Future - Springs Seminarz | February 2, 2001
“Third World Girl” as Superhero in Junot Diaz’s The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao
Excerpt from The Image of the Hero III | Proceedings 2014 Conference | Society for the Interdisciplinary Study of Social Imagery | Edited by Will Wright & Steven Kaplan | Published by Colorado State University - Pueblo






Exploring the LIST Paradigm: Reading and Teaching Beloved
Excerpt from Critical Insights: Beloved | Edited by Maureen N. Eke | Grey House Publishing (2015)
Excerpt from The Black Scholar | Volume 27 No. 1| Pages 72-73 | Spring 1997
Seeking Surprises: An Interview with Yusef Komunyakaa


Featured Articles
"Unlocking Literature"
Alumni Profile. Washington Square. San Jose, CA: San Jose State
University (Spring/Summer 2014)
Feature Article. Gazette. Colorado Springs, CO
(Aug. 30, 1998)
“Taking Notes”
“Fostering empathy and social justice through a culturally responsive approach to reading”
“Trust Your Words”
“People On the Move”
“AAV Editor to Speak at Springs Conferences”
Feature Interview. Marta Lane
Colorado Springs, CO
Photo Essay. Business Journal. Colorado Springs, CO
(Aug. 1995)
Journal Review. Natalie Colosimo | Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy | Vol. 67 Issue 4 (20 November 20
Feature Article. African American Voice.
Colorado Springs, CO
(Mar. 1998)