Handbook of Literacy in Families and Communities
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Edited by Patricia A. Edwards, University Distinguished Professor, College of Education, Department of Teacher Education, Michigan State University, Catherine Compton-Lilly, John C. Hungerpiller Professor, Teacher Education Department, College of Education, University of South Carolina, USA and Guofang Li, Professor and Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Transnational/Global Perspectives of Language and Literacy Education, Department of Language and Literacy Education, Faculty of Education, University of British Columbia, Canada<i>‘Edwards, Compton-Lilly, and Li curate a rich and wide array of studies featuring both national and transnational contexts. The research provides textured and insightful accounts of the literate lives and learning of families, ones which are too often invisible in formal schooling settings. The Handbook powerfully honors robust linguistic and cultural pluralism, challenging deficit ideologies of communities while charting a vision that can help us build mutual and just educational partnerships. The </i>Handbook of Literacy in Families and Communities<i> will be indispensable reading for years to come.'</i>
- – Gerald Campano, University of Pennsylvania, USA,
<i>‘The </i>Handbook of Literacy in Families and Communities<i> is an important contribution to the field of education. With many other topics taking front and center recently a book about family is needed. This Handbook is comprehensive, research based, and an excellent resource for educators at all grade levels.’</i>
- Lesley M. Morrow, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, USA,
<i>‘Too often, the role of families has been overlooked, lost in the important equation of teaching and learning of young children. This Handbook addresses these important topics from a global perspective through a lens that shows deep respect for families, and demonstrates how cultural and linguistic diversity are important assets in children’s learning. Throughout the chapters are vivid accounts of innovative programs, backed by solid evidence that show how equity-oriented, culturally responsive strategies can make a difference in family lives. It argues for a two-generation approach—parents and children, together forming a dynamic foundation for educational success. This Handbook is long overdue.’</i>
- Susan Neuman, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, New York University, USA,
<i>'This Handbook promises to be a new landmark in the field of family literacy studies. It includes an impressive group of researchers, teacher educators, and mother/scholars focused on equitable flows of knowledge between families, teachers, community programs, PK-12 school systems, and teacher education. The Handbook is accessible and thoughtfully compiled and features a diverse array of approaches and empirical research grounded in history and relevant to recent developments in the field. Collectively, the authors shine a light on the expanding relevance of family literacy scholarship in our global, multilingual world. Essential reading for experienced and novice researchers and educational practitioners.'</i>
- Rebecca Rogers, University of Missouri-St. Louis, USA,
Renowned experts outline multimodal and multilingual literacy practices and examine the role of community initiatives such as after-school programs and in-home book gifting, highlighting their impact on literacy and cultural preservation. Chapters propose frameworks for implementing culturally responsive education, providing novel perspectives on the role of mobile applications in heritage language literacy and on raising multilingual children. Ultimately, the Handbook illustrates the significance of family and community literacy, using case studies to present strategies which aid childhood literacy development.
The Handbook of Literacy in Families and Communities is vital for students and scholars in sociology, family and gender studies, cultural studies, development studies and educational studies. Its streamlined approach to literacy practices makes it an essential resource for practitioners in social work and linguistics.