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Dr. Julie Drew serves as Professor of English at the University of Akron, teaching creative writing, popular culture, and literature courses across all academic levels. Her expertise bridges creative production and literary scholarship with a focus on contemporary narrative forms.
Her academic credentials include a Ph.D. in English from the University of South Florida specializing in Writing, Cultural Studies, and Feminist Theory; an M.A. in British Literature; and a B.A. in Creative Writing—Fiction, all from the same institution.
Professor Drew's research centers on Young Adult science fiction and fantasy, exploring gender dynamics through regional settings in Ohio and Massachusetts. Her work intersects popular culture studies with creative nonfiction, examining how media shapes cultural narratives. She integrates feminist theory into analyses of genre fiction and film, particularly through courses on Women and Film.
Her publications demonstrate consistent thematic focus on speculative fiction for young audiences, evolving from historical novels like Daughter of Providence to the contemporary Tesla Effect trilogy. These works engage with regional identity while receiving critical attention from major industry reviewers including Publishers Weekly and Library Journal.
Through the Middle Grade podcast Akron Adventures, she extends her scholarly engagement into digital storytelling, creating locally resonant narratives that connect academic research with community-focused content creation.
