Consumerism of Literature: Booktok's Impact on Students Understanding of Academic Literature

While BookTok has undoubtedly increased reading engagement among students, its impact on the understanding of academic literature is complex. Educators and students must navigate this new environment carefully, leveraging the platform's benefits while having its potential drawbacks. By encouraging students to question what they read and explore beyond the trending titles, we can make BookTok a springboard for deeper literary adventures, not a barrier.

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Jerasa, Sarah & Boffone, Trevor. (2021). BookTok 101: TikTok, Digital Literacies, and OutofSchool Reading Practices. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy. 65. 10.1002/jaal.1199. 

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