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2018
Volume 103, Issue 4
  • ISSN: 0360-9170
  • E-ISSN: 1943-2402

Abstract

Playful translanguaging through picturebooks fosters meaningful, equitable learning by honoring children’s language practices, affirming their linguistic brilliance, encouraging curiosity about languages, and creating joyful classrooms for learners and educators.

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