This book illuminates critical thinking on the past, present, and future of youth participatory action research (YPAR). Elucidating the knowledge and perspective of leading YPAR practitioners, this timely book will be crucial reading on Research Methods and Education courses for Participatory Action Research programs and related courses

Preface and Introduction: Wandering, Wondering, and Answerability in YPAR: A Conversation Between Thomas Albright and Gretchen Brion-Meisels 1. From Democratic Participation to Cariño: Exploring the Core Commitments of Foundational Scholars in the Field of Youth Participatory Action Research 2. Ancestors, honoring indigeneity, and terribly inconvenient questions for the academy: A conversation with Jeff Duncan-Andrade 3. "The relationships are taking precedence": A conversation with Jennifer Ayala 4. "Participation, Process & Product": A conversation with Ben Kirshner 5. "It's Not Linear": A conversation with Emily Ozer and Elizabeth Hubbard 6. Process over Product: A conversation with David Stovall 7. "How do we be non-experts together?": A conversation with Kathryn Herr 8. Complex Entanglements: Process, Support, and Presence: A conversation with Nicole Mirra 9. "A Constant Negotiating of People, Purpose, and Power": A conversation with Limarys Caraballo 10. "My Faith is in the Community and the People: YPAR in Out of School Spaces": A conversation with Dr. J Lyiscott Conclusion: Letter to a Young Scholar