The journey of a developing auto mechanic and TikTok author helps to uncover features of disciplinary literacy

Abstract

There are numerous opportunities to read, write, and speak within the world of auto mechanics. This commentary describes how Riley Allen’s journey as an auto mechanic provides access to numerous types of discipline specific texts. Readers of this article can begin to envision how literacy develops in unique ways within the field of auto mechanics. The article provides questions to consider as well as future directions for research.