Chelsea Rogers

Dr. Chelsea Rogers is an Assistant Professor of English at Charleston Southern University. Her research focuses on African American studies, Children’s and Young Adult Literature, and Graphic Novels with emphases on identity, trauma, race, and community representation. She holds a Ph.D. in English Literature from the University of South Carolina and has been recognized with the MLK Jr. Humanitarian Award for her teaching excellence and dedication to fostering inclusive environments.

Education:

• Ph.D., English Literature, University of South Carolina
• M.A., English, University of North Florida
• B.A., English, University of Florida

Research interests include the intersection of race and representation in literature, particularly how marginalized voices are depicted in children’s and YA works. She emphasizes creating classrooms where students engage with diverse perspectives to cultivate empathy and critical thinking.

Awards include the MLK Jr. Humanitarian Award (2025), Russell J. and Dorothy S. Bilinski Fellowship, USC English Departmental Fellowship, and Delores Auzenne Fellowship.

Her publications include co-editing The Carolina Reader for English 101 (2021) and presenting at academic conferences on topics like narrative healing in Toni Morrison’s works and gender analysis in dystopian YA fiction. Professional contributions focus on bridging literary analysis with social justice pedagogy.