The literacy classroom is a powerful context for students to learn about their own lives and the lives of others. By integrating lessons on identity and diversity in the literacy classroom, the learning experiences become more relevant and engaging. Not only is this the case for K-12 students, but also for the preservice teachers in teacher preparation programs. This article shares the transformation of one undergraduate literacy methods course in designing instruction focused on identity work in an online environment. Intentional pedagogical shifts put reading, writing, and talking about identity at the center of the literacy methods course in Spring 2021. Through reading diverse texts and using writing as a tool for self-discovery, one literacy professor shares potential for the future of literacy teacher education, whether taught in-person or online.