Critical Issues in Infant-Toddler Language Development

'There is so much to admire in this edited collection! In addition to a practical and informative resource for early childhood practitioners and teacher educators working with infants and toddlers, three elements make this collection unique and particularly important. First, the diversity of voices including many practitioner first-hand accounts is rare and powerful. Readers will feel they are really talking with a talented group of colleagues. Second, the book centers culturally sustaining pedagogy as early language instruction. Attention to second language learning and attention to home culture permeate the entire collection. Third, the book is full of innovative practices a practitioner can go and try the next day. Readers will leave better informed as they seek to create classrooms that support our youngest learners and families.'

Cara Furman, PhD, Associate Professor of Literacy Education, University of Maine, Farmington