Lexi Griner

[Lexi Griner @GrinerLexi]

⚡️ “Binti”

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[Lexi Griner @GrinerLexi]

@HaileyHeppner I also thought the same thing. Binti is very independent, and I admire that. #xavierfys04

[Lexi Griner @GrinerLexi]

I love how Binti was eager to search for and find her identity. She was prepared to risk everything in order to do this. I admired her for this. #xavierfys04

[Lexi Griner @GrinerLexi]

@maggieschutte85 Yes! I think this genre is very important, and unique. #xavierfys04

[Lexi Griner @GrinerLexi]

The novel Binti is an example of Afrofuturism as it takes place in a futuristic setting. Also, it involves the progression of African American cultures. #xavierfys04

[Lexi Griner @GrinerLexi]

@HemmingerRylie #xavierfys04 I know!! It’s interesting how many sub-genres are included. I’m excited to read a novel within this wide genre of Black Speculative Fiction.

[Lexi Griner @GrinerLexi]

@CastelliOlivia #xavierfys04 I’m excited to read a novel within this genre. I think it’s important to have a genre like Afrofuturism, because it allows for more opportunities.

[Lexi Griner @GrinerLexi]

I have learned that Afrofuturism includes science fiction that places people of the African Diaspora in the future. This genre allows for this group of people to be displayed in the future, which doesn’t happen often. #xavierfys04

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@HaileyHeppner Yes! I have noticed after watching the TedTalk that I am guilty of doing this, however I never realized until now. #xavierfys04

[Lexi Griner @GrinerLexi]

@MaxMeyerXU #xavierfys04 This TedTalk also made me think quite a bit on the topic of one sided stories. I am guilty of only perceiving things one sided, and not considering other perspectives.

[Lexi Griner @GrinerLexi]

Adichie taught me that it is important to not assume short story’s are accurate. They are based on limited perspectives. There’s always multiple sides to a story, not just one. #xavierfys04

[Lexi Griner @GrinerLexi]

⚡️ “Fangirl”
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[Lexi Griner @GrinerLexi]

@LizzieT66640612 Yes! I like Wren and Cath as friends. I feel like they bring the good sides out of each other. #xavierfys04

[Lexi Griner @GrinerLexi]

@CastelliOlivia I agree, Cath overcame the challenges of becoming an adult. I believe she changed and matured for the better.#xavierfys04

[Lexi Griner @GrinerLexi]

By the end of Fangirl, Cath has changed who she is as a person. She is someone very different than who she was at the beginning. Do you think she changed for the better? #xavierfys04

[Lexi Griner @GrinerLexi]

@forFYSclass I agree with this. Cath and Levi’s interactions seem incomplete and not normal for a college relationship. #xavierfys04

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@HaileyHeppner You said it perfectly. College is full of stressful situations and Rowell does a great job including that in the novel. #xavierfys04

[Lexi Griner @GrinerLexi]

What happened with Wren shocked me. However I feel as if Rowell included this situation because it is always a possibility when it comes to college. #xavierfys04

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@HaileyHeppner I also see Cath growing and adjusting to her college experience. Her stresses are very relatable to me. #xavierfys04

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@maggieschutte85 I agree with this. Starting college for anyone is a huge adjustment and is a challenge. However, as time goes on things get better. #xavierfys04