This hybrid literary seminar and writing workshop explores how contemporary writers craft narratives about identity formation, performance, and transformation. We begin by examining why young adult literature about identity faces censorship—establishing a critical lens for understanding who gets to tell which stories, and why. We then read three acclaimed adult novels exploring Native American identity in Oakland, Asian American stereotypes in Hollywood, and racial passing across generations. Throughout, we'll analyze craft elements while developing your own creative practice, culminating in a collaborative public-facing project or publication.Literary Forms courses are designed for Writing and Literature Majors and Minors and are focused on a specific genre, medium, form, or technique specific to their disciplines. Lit Forms courses might focus on a genre (fiction, SF, poetry, CNF, etc.) or might focus on a technique (i.e. dialogue, character, setting, image, research). Literary Forms classes explore similarities and differences across mediums and genres, involve reading and writing, and multi-modal approaches to critical inquiry including creative responses. Literary Forms courses typically balance seminar and workshop activities.

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