Patriann Smith is an associate professor in literacy studies at the University of South Florida and coauthor of Affirming Black Students' Lives and Literacies: Bearing Witness.

“Smith's book stands as a seminal work that not only deepens our understanding of Black immigrant literacies but also provides invaluable insights for educators and policymakers seeking to create more inclusive and equitable learning environments.”—Journal of Language and Literacy Education

• Contents (Tentative)ForewordDr. Shondel NeroAcknowledgments and Dedication1. INTRODUCTIONThe Framework for Black Immigrant LiteraciesAuthentic NarrativesA Call to Teachers, Educators, Schools, and PolicymakersEnvisioning Imaginary Futures with Black Immigrant LiteraciesOverview of the Chapters2. RE-ENVISIONING THE LITERACIES OF BLACK IMMIGRANT YOUTHA Brief History and Demographics of Black Immigrants in the United StatesIntersections Surrounding Black Immigrant Youth as a "New Model Minority"Languaging and Englishes of Black Immigrants: A Selective ReviewPeer interactions in the Black Immigrant Experience(Re)envisioning the Literacies of Black Immigrant YouthSummaryQuestions to Consider3. THE FRAMEWORK FOR BLACK IMMIGRANT LITERACIESElements of the Black Immigrant Literacies FrameworkIntersectional Lenses Undergirding "Black Immigrant Literacies"Applying the "Black Immigrant Literacies" FrameworkQuestions to Consider4. TEACHING CHLOE, A BLACK JAMAICAN LITERATE IMMIGRANT: ENTANGLEMENTS OF ENGLISHES, RACE, AND MIGRATIONChloe's Authentic Narrative: Entanglements of Englishes, Race, and Migration: 'You'll Never Hear Her Speak, Like Broken'Questions to Consider5. TEACHING ERVIN, A BLACK BAHAMIAN LITERATE IMMIGRANT: FOSTERING PEER INTERACTIONSErvin's Authentic Narrative: Rac(e)ing Englishes as a Multilingual Migrant: "Talking Like I'm Ghetto"Insights From Ervin's Authentic Narrative"Black Enough" as a Way to BelongQuestions to Consider6. BRIDGING INVISIBLE BARRIERS WITH BLACK IMMIGRANT LITERACIES: BUILDING SOLIDARITY AMONG SCHOOLS, PARENTS, AND COMMUNITIESParentsSchools and TeachersCommunitySummaryAPPENDIXREFERENCESAbout the Author

Patriann Smith is an associate professor in literacy studies at the University of South Florida and coauthor of Affirming Black Students' Lives and Literacies: Bearing Witness.

“Smith's book stands as a seminal work that not only deepens our understanding of Black immigrant literacies but also provides invaluable insights for educators and policymakers seeking to create more inclusive and equitable learning environments.”—Journal of Language and Literacy Education

• Contents (Tentative)ForewordDr. Shondel NeroAcknowledgments and Dedication1. INTRODUCTIONThe Framework for Black Immigrant LiteraciesAuthentic NarrativesA Call to Teachers, Educators, Schools, and PolicymakersEnvisioning Imaginary Futures with Black Immigrant LiteraciesOverview of the Chapters2. RE-ENVISIONING THE LITERACIES OF BLACK IMMIGRANT YOUTHA Brief History and Demographics of Black Immigrants in the United StatesIntersections Surrounding Black Immigrant Youth as a "New Model Minority"Languaging and Englishes of Black Immigrants: A Selective ReviewPeer interactions in the Black Immigrant Experience(Re)envisioning the Literacies of Black Immigrant YouthSummaryQuestions to Consider3. THE FRAMEWORK FOR BLACK IMMIGRANT LITERACIESElements of the Black Immigrant Literacies FrameworkIntersectional Lenses Undergirding "Black Immigrant Literacies"Applying the "Black Immigrant Literacies" FrameworkQuestions to Consider4. TEACHING CHLOE, A BLACK JAMAICAN LITERATE IMMIGRANT: ENTANGLEMENTS OF ENGLISHES, RACE, AND MIGRATIONChloe's Authentic Narrative: Entanglements of Englishes, Race, and Migration: 'You'll Never Hear Her Speak, Like Broken'Questions to Consider5. TEACHING ERVIN, A BLACK BAHAMIAN LITERATE IMMIGRANT: FOSTERING PEER INTERACTIONSErvin's Authentic Narrative: Rac(e)ing Englishes as a Multilingual Migrant: "Talking Like I'm Ghetto"Insights From Ervin's Authentic Narrative"Black Enough" as a Way to BelongQuestions to Consider6. BRIDGING INVISIBLE BARRIERS WITH BLACK IMMIGRANT LITERACIES: BUILDING SOLIDARITY AMONG SCHOOLS, PARENTS, AND COMMUNITIESParentsSchools and TeachersCommunitySummaryAPPENDIXREFERENCESAbout the Author