“The student essays are simply revelatory for my students; they provide a ready-made touchstone for their own work.”
— Trevor Kearns, Greenfield Community College
“I find the multiplicity of voices a pleasure and accessible to my students. The writers speak to them."”
— Melanie Falham Reid, Vancouver College
“My students and I have been very pleased! Approaching Literature offers a large and highly diverse selection of works to choose from, and the instructional sections are intelligent and readable, providing just enough background to move students along without lapsing into overkill or pedantry.”
— Steve Kaufman, Minneapolis Technical College
“Approaching Literature does an excellent job of providing a range of literature from diverse cultures.”
— Sharon Levy, Northampton Community College
“This is an excellent text. Its multicultural readings and student-friendly approach make this a very effective tool to use in the classroom.”
— Erica Lara, Southwest Texas Junior College