“Her [Jodell] work shows an excellent knowledge of all aspects of young adult literature including recent award winners….What impressed me all semester was the vast knowledge of literature in all genres, races, and social issues. In addition, it was not that Jodell could just name the literature, her work embodies them. It breathes them. Her depth of critical analysis of each and every piece she shared in her projects, which was always three times more pieces of literature than her peers, highlighted her professionalism and commitment to quality work at all times.”

— Marguerite W. Penick, PhD