Review of The Rhetoric and Writing of Cricital Race Theory by Aja Y. Martinez

Abstract

Critical race theory (CR T) has become a hot-button issue as of
late. Counterstory: The Rhetoric and Writing of Critical Race Theory by Aja
Y. Martinez is an award-winning contribution to the conversation
surrounding CR T. Martinez’s monograph offers a clear and helpful
historical overview and explanation of CR T in her argument for
counterstory as method and methodology appropriate for Writing
Studies teaching and research. This review of her monograph aims
to elucidate the work’s value to K-16 writing activist-teacher researchers.
With its contributions to teaching as well as critical
conversations and commitments in Education and Writing Studies,
the book actualizes professional statements already reviewed in
JTW; it can help teachers of writing actualize those statements in
their pedagogy, curriculum, assessment, and conversations with
families and colleagues.