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Issues In Young Adult Literature

Explore the life and works of renowned author Chris Crutcher, known for his controversial young adult novels that tackle themes ranging from bullying to social injustice. Discover his background, writing style, and the impact of his thought-provoking storytelling.

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Issues In Young Adult Literature

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  1. Issues In Young Adult Literature ALL About Author CHRIS Crutcher

  2. Introducing Chris Crutcher Controversial Young Adult Novelist

  3. His Life Humble Beginnings Chris Crutcher was born 1946 in Dayton Ohio. Crutcher grew up in Cascade Idaho, a small logging town a few miles north of Boise. Dad was a World War II Air Force B-17 Pilot & Mom was a Home Maker Both were avid readers themselves

  4. Not Much Of A Student The only book he read in high school was To Kill A Mocking Bird, by Harper Lee. Chris says this, in part, is do to being the kid brother of a smart older brother. And part because he couldn’t relate to the books they taught.

  5. Sports Sports Sports Sports are realistically presented in much of his work. Instead of books, Chris Crutcher Played Football Played Basket Ball He was a Long Distance Runner and swimmer

  6. Attended College at Eastern Washington State College, 1968 • He studied psychology and sociology • For 12 years, Chris Crutcher taught at an alternative High School in California. • For 20 years, he has been a Licensed Therapist and worked in Child Protective Services in Spokane, Washington • He did not begin to write until age 35. • Now he is a full time Writer and Therapy Consultant Life After High School

  7. What Do You Think? Do these • Bullying • Social Injustice • Questions of Faith • Explicit Language • Censorship • Family Violence • Homosexuality & Sexual Identity • Sex • Sexual Abuses: • Rape & Incest • Racism subjects belong in our classrooms?

  8. Chris Crutcher’s Work has hit the ALA’s Top Most Frequently Challenged Books Just Some of theBook Bans & Opposition Westmoreland, NY February 24, 2005Holland, MichiganSchool Visits Postponed AGAIN October 23, 2004Solon, IowaATHLETIC SHORTS"In the Time I Get" March 17, 2007 Ravenna, OhioSTAYING FAT FOR SARAH BYRNES Rootstown, OhioJuly 2006RUNNING LOOSE & CHINESE HANDCUFFS October 8, 2005Montgomery County, Texas January 2005Kansas City, Missouri AreaSTOTAN! 2004GeorgiaATHLETIC SHORTS Rochester, NYRUNNING LOOSEAugust 2006 Junction City, KansasCHINESE HANDCUFFSApril 2006 Wausau, WIOctober 25, 2006ATHLETIC SHORTS February 2005Grand Rapids, MichiganATHLETIC SHORTS"Telephone Man" Summer 2005 Myrtle Beach, SC WHALE TALK Hillsborough County, FLATHLETIC SHORTS & IRONMANJune 15, 2006 September 2004Atchison, KansasATHLETIC SHORTS December 2004Georgetown, South CarolinaWHALE TALK MISSOURI VALLEY, IOWA FEBRUARY 22, 2007WHALE TALK March 8, 2005Athens, AlabamaWHALE TALK BANNED

  9. In His Own Words

  10. Words From Chris Crutcher “The truth screams to be told in its native tongue” “Controversy is the byproduct not the goal” “If there is a pervasive sickness in our culture, it’s that we’re afraid of the wrong things” “It never occurred to me for one minute to try and reach kids through literature. When I write stories, it’s totally selfish. It’s about my response to what I write; my personal range of humor to tragedy…”

  11. Characteristics of Chris Crutcher’s Work • Adolescent Male Protagonist • Athletics/Team Dynamics • Humor • Controversial Problem Plots • Realism • Straightforward, Fast-paced Prose

  12. What the Critics Say Praise for his authentic male adolescent protagonists “direct, strong, and even prose” Criticism for contrived plots, melodrama, amateurish characterizations, and preachy dialogue

  13. Books & Awards Running Loose, 1983 Stotan!, 1986 Best Books For Young Adult Readers Best of The Best In Young Adult Literature, School Library Journal The Crazy Horse Electric Game, 1987 Best Books For Young Adult Readers Chinese Handcuffs, 1989 Best Books For Young Adult Readers

  14. More Books Athletic Shorts: Six Short Stories, 1989 Best Books For Young Adult Readers Best of The Best In Young Adult Literature, School Library Journal The Deep End, 1992 (Was written as an Adult novel) Best Books For Young Adult Readers Staying Fat For Sarah Byrnes, 1993 Best Books For Young Adults Best Book Of The Year, School Library Journal

  15. And More Books Ironman, 1995 Best Books For Young Adults Quick Picks For Reluctant Young Adult Readers Whale Talk, 2001 Washington State Book Award The Sledding Hill, 2005 Deadline, 2007

  16. More Awards American Library Association Margaret A. Edwards Award, presented by Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) for lifetime contribution to young adult literature Catholic Library Association St. Katherine Drexel Award, for outstanding contribution to the growth of high school Librarianship Writer Magazine’s Writers Who Make a Difference Award The Alan Award for Significant Contribution to Adolescent Literature Four of his books appear on Booklist’s Best 100 Books of the 20th Century NCTE National Intellectual Freedom Award

  17. Running Loose

  18. Themes Running Loose Teenage Sexuality Athletics Racism Moral Dilemma Friendship Death 17 year old Louie Banks has it all, until coming face to face injustice and tragedy.

  19. Athletic Shorts: Six Short Stories

  20. Themes Athletic Shorts: Six Short Stories Friendship AIDS Father- Son Relationships Love Death Racism Testing Personal Limits Features characters from his earlier work. Geared for grades 8-12. Athletics

  21. Staying Fat For Sarah Byrnes

  22. Themes Staying Fat For Sarah Byrnes Christianity Child Abuse Vigilantism Social Alienation Self Esteem Special Friendship Between Two Outcasts Take Perilous Turns & Changes Lives. Chris Crutcher’s most objected to novel.

  23. More About Chris Crutcher & His Work Presenting Chris Crutcher Chris Crutcher’s Biography written by Terry Davis King of the Mild Frontier, Autobiography, Chris Crutcher www.chriscrutcher.com www.harpercollinschildrens.com www.ncac.org National Organization Against Censorship www.forbiddenlibrary.com Contact Chris Crutcher Directly stotan717@aol.com

  24. Objectives • This Power Point was designed for High School English Students at all levels as an introduction to the Author Chris Crutcher and his work • Familiarize Students with the Author’s work • Facilitate interest and motivation of students in relation to Chris Crutcher’s work as well as literature as a whole • Facilitate critical thinking, reflection, and discussion on social issues

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