* Designed for graduate-level literacy courses, this book comprehensively covers all areas of family literacies, from theory to research to practice.
* Addresses hot topics such as community literacies, adult and early childhood education, language use, the roles of race and gender, parental support
* Examines and extends knowledge of literacy practices at home and in out-of0school environments.
* Shares successful examples of family literacy programs and highlights factors that contributed to their success.
