Joanna Brooks

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Joanna Brooks
Born (1971-09-29) September 29, 1971 (age 52)
Los Angeles, California
OccupationAuthor, professor, scholar
NationalityAmerican
Alma mater Brigham Young University (BA)
University of California, Los Angeles (PhD)
Subject Religious studies
Transatlantic literature
African American literature
Website
joannabrooks.org

Joanna Brooks (born September 29, 1971) [1] is an American author and professor of English and comparative literature at San Diego State University. [2] Brooks is currently the associate vice president of faculty advancement and professor of English and comparative literature. [3] She is a frequent media commentator on faith in American life, particularly in relation to her own Mormonism. [4] [5] [6] Politico named her one of 2011's "50 politicos to watch" for her Twitter feed, @askmormongirl. [7]

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Mormonism

Brooks writes extensively about Mormonism and Mormon feminism and is often quoted in the media related to issues regarding the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Huffington Post writes, "Brooks specializes in explaining the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to non-Mormons, and in presenting a different way to be Mormon to those steeped in its orthodoxy." [8] She wrote a question-and-answer blog from 2010 to 2014 [9] called "Ask Mormon Girl" with the tagline "unorthodox answers from an imperfect source". She also wrote as a senior correspondent for Religion Dispatches from 2011 to 2014, frequently addressing Mormon issues. [10] [11] In early 2012, she self-published a memoir called The Book of Mormon Girl: Stories from an American Faith, which was later picked up by Simon & Schuster and published by them in August 2012. [12] Brooks was noted as one of "13 Religious Women to Watch in 2012". [13]

Brooks sits on the board of directors for Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought . [14] Brooks is described as a feminist and liberal Mormon, in contrast to the predominantly conservative culture of Mormonism. [15] In 2017 Brooks was among and ten co-authors publishing "Shoulder to the Wheel: Resources to Help Latter-day Saints Face Racism" [16] [17]

Personal life

Brooks is married to David Kamper and has two daughters. She holds a bacherlor's degree from Brigham Young University and a PhD from UCLA. She is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. [2]

Works

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References

  1. ↑ Joanna Brooks; Rachel Hunt Steenblik; Hannah Wheelwright, eds. (2016). Mormon Feminism: Essential Writings. Oxford University Press. p. 227. ISBN   978-0-19-024803-1 . Retrieved August 19, 2015.
  2. 1 2 Ravitz, Jessica (February 5, 2012). "Crossing the plains and kicking up dirt, a new Mormon pioneer". CNN. Retrieved February 13, 2012.
  3. ↑ Lauren Markoe (July 18, 2018). "Joanna Brooks returns to previous position following unexpected removal last year". Daily Aztec . Retrieved July 18, 2018.
  4. ↑ Lauren Markoe (February 1, 2012). "10 minutes with ... Joanna Brooks". Washington Post . Retrieved August 19, 2015.
  5. ↑ Susan Leem. "Joanna Brooks on the Need for Politicians to Find Their Moral Bearings". On Being . Retrieved August 19, 2015.
  6. ↑ Guy Raz (December 2, 2011). "'Ask Mormon Girl' Discusses Mitt Romney's Candidacy". All Things Considered . National Public Radio . Retrieved August 19, 2015.
  7. ↑ "50 politicos to watch: Top tweeters". Politico.com. July 28, 2011. Retrieved February 13, 2012.
  8. ↑ Markoe, Lauren (February 1, 2012). "Joanna Brooks Discusses Mormonism, American Politics". Huffington Post. Retrieved February 13, 2012.
  9. ↑ Joanna Brooks (April 21, 2015). "Welcome to the world of Ask Mormon Girl". Ask Mormon Girl. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
  10. ↑ Daniel Burke (July 13, 2012). "Mormon church lashes back at magazine over portrayal of prophet and profits". Washington Post . Retrieved August 19, 2015.
  11. ↑ Joanna Brooks. "Media". joannabrooks.org. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
  12. ↑ The Book of Mormon Girl: A Memoir of an American Faith. Simon & Schuster. August 7, 2012. ISBN   9781451699685 . Retrieved August 18, 2012.
  13. ↑ Woodiwiss, Catherine; Farnellon, Emily (March 7, 2012). "13 Religious Women to Watch in 2012". Center for American Progress. Retrieved March 14, 2012.
  14. ↑ "Staff and Boards". dialoguejournal.com. Dialogue Foundation. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
  15. ↑ Randy Dotinga (August 19, 2011). "The Liberal, Feminist, Gay-Friendly Mormon". Voice of San Diego . Retrieved August 19, 2015.
  16. ↑ "Commentary: Putting our shoulders to the wheel to end racism and white supremacy in Mormonism". Salt Lake Tribune. August 17, 2017.
  17. ↑ Danielle Dubrasky, Aimee Evans Hickman, Rebecca de Schweinitz, Joanna Brooks, Emily Clyde Curtis, Cynthia Bailey Lee, Benjamin Park, Emily Jensen, Miguel Barker-Valdez, & Rachel Mabey-Whipple. "Resources – Shoulder to the Wheel". shouldertothewheel.org.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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