James Nicosia
- Adjunct Professor English
- Adjunct Professor University College
- nicosiaj@mail.montclair.edu
- Phone
- (973) 655-7960
- Location
- Montclair Campus > Dickson Hall
- Office Hours (Spring)
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Tuesday: 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Friday: 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Biography
A writer, teacher, scholar, and children's literacy advocate, Dr. Nicosia reviews books for Voice of Youth Advocates, and has served on the VOYA nonfiction awards committee to honor the finest works for middle-grade readers. He specializes in all periods of American literature, from colonial to contemporary, as well as grammar, writing, and teaching.
He also runs the BoyBookoftheMonth website for reluctant young readers.
His website:
https://www.JimNicosia.com
Resume/CV
Research
American literature, colonial to present.
Modern and contemporary poetry.
Children's, middle-grade and young adult literature.
Grammars of English.
Children's literacy advocate.
Steinbeck's THE PEARL
a collection of critical essays for teachers and university-level students
Notable American Women Writers
a valuable, absolutely up-to-date resource for schools and libraries
Examining Images of Urban Life
A way-overdue analysis that celebrates the uniqueness of the city in young adult literature.
Media Expertise
American literature, colonial to present.
Modern and contemporary poetry.
Children's, middle-grade and young adult literature.
Grammars of English.
Children's literacy advocate.
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