Creative Literacy!

           Today I conducted an interview with a fellow classmate who I have given the name "B".  We discussed the origins of her first literary moment. She explained that she could not remember the exact moment but more important to her was the fact that her mother was very proud of her. "B" felt as though her cultural background did not really influence her litaracy because it is so diverse. Her Dad is from Puerto Rico and her Mom is from Trinidad and Tobago. She was raised in New York so she experienced numerous ethnic backgrounds and languages. Moreso than her cultural background, her parents pushed her to read and be successful because they did not come from places where education was excellent.
          "B" explained that growing up, she was surrounded by kids who did not read much. People in the older and more popular croud did not read or read only to get by on their course material. "B" recalled that younger kids who looked up to those older students adopted the views of reading from their older peers, however, she was more resilient to her own beliefs about reading and took her own perspective on literacy.          
           "B" does not see an issue with ethinicity and upper level courses. She feels as though it is not the ethnicity  that plays a part in the way that students ride the wave of literacy but moreso the way those people were raised. She experiences upward comparison and motivation when she sees others in her classes who are passionate about Enlglish and writing.
          "B" states that hardwork and dilgence were the two factors that assisted her progress in literacy. She would always read a little more than what was required, not to be an over achiever but to be prepared. "B" has tremendous future goals which include conducting business for music, going to Law or Grad School and opening a Christian club. "B" plans to create an affordable music program for children since many schools are doing away with the arts programs. One inspirational quote from "B" to those students who are are continuously told that they cannot red and write is that no matter what aspect of life is reviewed, whether it be school or something so colloquial as texting, reading is required. Take charge and learn to do it!