User:Johnnyhoya/Choose an Article

Article Selection
Please list articles that you're considering for your Wikipedia assignment below. Begin to critique these articles and find relevant sources.

Option 1

 * Article title
 * All American Boys


 * Article Evaluation
 * All American Boys is a good article, but it is missing a lot of relevant information. For example, I think the plot section is lacking in this article. Although it copies similar text from the lead section, it offers nothing else in regards to what the book specifically covers to get its point across. I feel as though an expanded description of the book's plot would elevate this article's status significantly. Additionally, the Reception section mentions how the book is on the ALA's list of most challenged, yet it only offers two examples. The sources are relevant primarily because the book is a very recent one, as it was published in 2015.


 * Sources
 * https://www.teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2018/10/all-american-boys-authors-jason-reynolds-and-brendan-kiely-discuss-racism-white-privilege-and-censorship-in-todays-civic-landscape-a-guest-post-by-lisa-krok/
 * This source is a commentary article documenting remarks made by both authors (Brendan Kiely and Jason Reynolds) at an event in Ohio.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/kidspost/jason-reynolds-helps-spotlight-banned-books-week/2021/09/28/e5a4b862-1fcf-11ec-8200-5e3fd4c49f5e_story.html

This source is a Washington Post article published just over a month ago surrounding Jason Reynolds, Banned Books Week, and the general impact of books that remain controversial in homes and schools across the country.

Option 2

 * Article title
 * Athletic Shorts: Six Short Stories


 * Article Evaluation
 * The article essentially has no lead section, as it simply introduces the author, the contents of the book, and that the book had been adapted into a film named Angus. Additionally, the Reception section is significantly lacking, as it mentions that the book had been listed on the ALA's list of challenged books due to offensive language and LGBTQ+ content, but does not provide specific examples. Furthermore, there are only nine references for the whole article


 * Sources
 * http://www.wendyparker.org/2013/09/midweek-books-a-sports-related-book-on-the-banned-list/

Option 3

 * Article title
 * Bridge to Terabithia


 * Article Evaluation
 * The Reception section is significantly lacking, and the Literary Significance page features information that is more relevant to the reception section. The most recent source is from 2015.


 * Sources
 * https://www.tor.com/2013/09/25/banned-books-week-bridge-to-terabithia-katherine-paterson/
 * http://bbark.deepforestproductions.com/column/2012/11/04/banned-books-awareness-bridge-to-terabithia/

Option 4

 * Article title
 * Fallen Angels


 * Article Evaluation
 * The plot summary is one sentence, and the only section of the article that does a satisfactory job is the author's influence for writing the novel itself. The reception section lists several awards and accolades the book has garnered over the years, but otherwise says, "The novel initially received mixed reviews".


 * Sources
 * https://ncac.org/news/blog/walter-dean-myers-talks-book-banning-writing-for-troublemakers

Option 5

 * Article title
 * Between the World and Me


 * Article Evaluation
 * Although the article does a good job in providing specific details about the plot summary, the author's background and intentions for writing the novel, and the themes of the novel itself, the book has recently come under scrutiny and has been challenged in various places across the country. However, the Wikipedia article does not mention anything about controversies surrounding the book


 * Sources
 * https://www.salon.com/2021/09/27/ta-nehisi-coates-on-banning-books-thats-no-longer-education-thats-indoctrination/
 * https://www.eagletribune.com/opinion/editorial-pick-up-a-banned-book/article_48298480-221a-11ec-8df2-63cb4f8d5760.html