Routledge - Cultivating Racial and Linguistic Diversity in Literacy

Cultivating Racial and Linguistic Diversity in Literacy Teacher Education: Teachers Like Me explores the impact of English and literacy teacher education on preservice teachers of color. This book examines how a field often dominated by White, English-monolingual, and middle-class perspectives shapes the way these educators construct their professional identities. This text brings much-needed attention to the specific needs and perspectives of racially and linguistically diverse preservice teachers. By looking closely at the field of literacy and English education, the book identifies ways to improve teacher training programs. The goal is to create more effective training environments that meet the needs of preservice teachers from all racial and linguistic backgrounds.