Mark Lewis

Dr. Mark Lewis is a Professor in Literacy Education at James Madison University's College of Education, specializing in Mid, Secondary, and Math Education. His work focuses on adolescent literacy, multilingual learners, and sociopolitical themes in young adult literature. Prior to JMU, he taught middle school English and ESL in Arizona and worked with Indigenous youth in Colorado.

Education:

• Ph.D., Curriculum & Instruction – Literacy Studies, University of Colorado at Boulder
• M.A., English Studies, Northern Arizona University
• M.Ed., Secondary Education – English Language Arts, Northern Arizona University
• B.A., English for Corporate Communications and Management, Christian Brothers University

Research Interests:

• Critical analysis of adolescent representations in literature
• Supporting multilingual learners' writing assets
• Sociopolitical issues in sports-related young adult texts
• Teacher-student relationships in media

His work highlights marginalized voices and equity-driven pedagogical strategies.

Publications: Over 35 scholarly articles and books, including co-authored works like Rethinking the 'Adolescent' in Adolescent Literacy (2017) and Reading the World through Sports and Young Adult Literature (2024). Recent research explores sexual violence representation in sports literature and equity in secondary literacy interventions.

Affiliations:

• National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
• American Educational Research Association (AERA)
• Black-Eyed Susan Awards Committee for Young Adult Literature

Labs/Teams: Leads interdisciplinary projects on literacy and equity, collaborating with organizations like the Text Analysis of Children’s Literature committee.