Joanna Brooks

Joanna Brooks
Born (1971-09-29) September 29, 1971 (age 53)
Los Angeles, California
OccupationAuthor, professor, scholar
NationalityAmerican
Alma materBrigham Young University (BA)
University of California, Los Angeles (PhD)
SubjectReligious studies
Transatlantic literature
African American literature
Website
joannabrooks.org

Joanna Brooks (born September 29, 1971)[1] is an American author and professor of English and comparative literature at San Diego State University.[2] Brooks is currently the associate vice president of faculty advancement and professor of English and comparative literature.[3] She is a frequent media commentator on faith in American life, particularly in relation to her own Mormonism.[4][5][6] Politico named her one of 2011's "50 politicos to watch" for her Twitter feed, @askmormongirl.[7]

  1. ^ Joanna Brooks; Rachel Hunt Steenblik; Hannah Wheelwright, eds. (2016). Mormon Feminism: Essential Writings. Oxford University Press. p. 227. ISBN 978-0-19-024803-1. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
  2. ^ Ravitz, Jessica (February 5, 2012). "Crossing the plains and kicking up dirt, a new Mormon pioneer". CNN. Archived from the original on July 18, 2012. Retrieved February 13, 2012.
  3. ^ Lauren Markoe (July 18, 2018). "Joanna Brooks returns to previous position following unexpected removal last year". Daily Aztec. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
  4. ^ Lauren Markoe (February 1, 2012). "10 minutes with ... Joanna Brooks". Washington Post. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
  5. ^ Susan Leem. "Joanna Brooks on the Need for Politicians to Find Their Moral Bearings". On Being. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
  6. ^ Guy Raz (December 2, 2011). "'Ask Mormon Girl' Discusses Mitt Romney's Candidacy". All Things Considered. National Public Radio. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
  7. ^ "50 politicos to watch: Top tweeters". Politico.com. July 28, 2011. Retrieved February 13, 2012.