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]
Joanna Brooks | |
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Born | Los Angeles, California | September 29, 1971
Occupation | Author, professor, scholar |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Brigham Young University (BA) University of California, Los Angeles (PhD) |
Subject | Religious studies Transatlantic literature African American literature |
Website | |
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Brooks writes extensively about Mormonism and Mormon feminism and is often quoted in the media related to issues regarding the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Huffington Post writes, "Brooks specializes in explaining the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to non-Mormons, and in presenting a different way to be Mormon to those steeped in its orthodoxy."[8] She wrote a question-and-answer blog from 2010 to 2014[9] called "Ask Mormon Girl" with the tagline "unorthodox answers from an imperfect source". She also wrote as a senior correspondent for Religion Dispatches from 2011 to 2014, frequently addressing Mormon issues.[10][11] In early 2012, she self-published a memoir called The Book of Mormon Girl: Stories from an American Faith, which was later picked up by Simon & Schuster and published by them in August 2012.[12] Brooks was noted as one of "13 Religious Women to Watch in 2012".[13]
Brooks sits on the board of directors for Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought.[14] Brooks is described as a feminist and liberal Mormon, in contrast to the predominantly conservative culture of Mormonism.[15] In 2017 Brooks was among and ten co-authors publishing "Shoulder to the Wheel: Resources to Help Latter-day Saints Face Racism"[16][17]
Brooks is married to David Kamper and has two daughters. She holds a bacherlor's degree from Brigham Young University and a PhD from UCLA. She is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[2]
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