Accelerating the Literacy Performance of Bilingual Students

“A necessary addition to the professional library of any teacher working with emergent bilingual students. With a combination of theory and practical activities, Garcia reminds us that by honoring our students’ first languages, we can influence their development in a multilingual, multicultural environment.”

—Olga Velasquez Halpern, MEd, dual language educator, Champaign Unit 4 School District, Illinois


“I recommend this book for teachers who want to learn more about translanguaging and other culturally responsive instructional practices. The book draws on real-world experiences of educators in multiple settings serving bilingual learners today.”

—Lena Sacco, MEd, dual language educator, Urbana School District, Illinois


“This book stands out for its comprehensive approach to research-based instruction tailored to bilingual students in grades K–6. The author provides both theory and instructional strategies for bilingual reading, writing, and language development. I recommend this book for teachers, instructional coaches, and administrators seeking proven and efficient methods to create more inclusive, supportive learning environments and enhance the literacy performance of linguistically diverse students.”

—María G. Lang, PhD, Visiting Teacher Collaborator, Center for Education in Small Urban Communities, University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign