Building on Strength: Language and Literacy in Latino Families and Communities (Language and Literacy Series)
"Who could doubt the importance of this book? No other volume so thoroughly lays out essential issues on oral and written language acquisition, use, and change among Latino families." - Shirley Brice Heath, Professor at Large, Watson Institute for International Studies, Brown University "A must-read for researchers and practitioners who focus on language and literacy in general, as well as for those who specialize in the education of young Latinos." - Guadalupe Valdes, Stanford University "Zentella and the distinguished roster of contributors to this book are out to break a multitude of stereotypes and make clear the complexity of U.S. Latinos' linguistic assets as well as the dangers of cultural and pedagogical generalizations." - Ursula Casanova, Arizona State University"