J19: The Journal of Nineteenth-Century Americanists is excited to announce that we will be hosting an online forum discussion of
Big Jim and the White Boy: An American Classic Reimagined
This graphic novel reimagining of Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was published in 2024 and is well worthy of a discussion for a C19/J19 audience. This discussion (which follows as an excellent pairing for C19’s 2024 forum on Percival Everett’s novel James) will take place on:
Date: Tuesday, February 10th
Time: 2-3:30 pm PST / 3-4:30 pm MST / 4-5:30 pm CST / 5-6:30 pm EST
(After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing a zoom link and other information about joining the meeting.)
Scholars will offer short 5-7 minute presentations, followed by a full conversation with the audience about this intriguing book for young people (and the rest of us!)
Participants will include the following scholars, representing experts in nineteenth-century American literature, African American literature, children’s literature, childhood studies, media and cultural studies, and reading and literacy:
J19 co-editor Brigitte Fielder will facilitate the conversation.
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