Perspectives on Practice: Sankofa: Recentering Joyful African Literacy Practices in Literacy Development

In this article, the authors argue for including African literacy practices such as oral storytelling and Adinkra symbols as abolitionist practices in teaching literacy to Black and African students in schools. The article concludes with recommendations on incorporating oral storytelling and Adinkra symbols in classrooms.

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Language Arts
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2025-09-01
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https://doi.org/10.58680/la2025103136
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African cultural and philosophical studies
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Perspectives on Practice: Sankofa: Recentering Joyful African Literacy Practices in Literacy Development

Abigail Amoako Kayser, Araba A. Z. Osei‐Tutu
Language Arts
African cultural and philosophical studies
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Perspectives on Practice: Sankofa: Recentering Joyful African Literacy Practices in Literacy Development

Abigail Amoako Kayser, Araba A. Z. Osei‐Tutu
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Abstract

In this article, the authors argue for including African literacy practices such as oral storytelling and Adinkra symbols as abolitionist practices in teaching literacy to Black and African students in schools. The article concludes with recommendations on incorporating oral storytelling and Adinkra symbols in classrooms.

Language ArtsVol. 103(1)
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African cultural and philosophical studies
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Perspectives on Practice: Sankofa: Recentering Joyful African Literacy Practices in Literacy Development — Abigail Amoako Kayser, Araba A. Z. Osei‐Tutu · Language Arts (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS