37.2932, Books: The Art of Raising Multilingual Children: Wang (2026)

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Date: 15-Sep-2026
From: Flo McClelland [flo at multilingual-matters.com]
Subject: The Art of Raising Multilingual Children: Wang (2026)


Title: The Art of Raising Multilingual Children
Publication Year: 2026

Publisher: Multilingual Matters
           http://www.multilingual-matters.com/
Book URL: http://multilingual-matters.com/page/detail/?K=9781836684473

Author(s): Xiao-lei Wang

Pbk ISBN 9781836684473 £24.95 / US$33.95 / €29.95
Hbk ISBN 9781836684466 £99.95 / US$134.95 / €119.95
EPUB ISBN 9781836684480 £10.00 / US$15.00 / €12.00
PDF ISBN 9781836684497 £10.00 / US$15.00 / €12.00

Abstract:

This practical guide offers intentional, adaptable strategies for
families raising children in multilingual environments, especially
those where parents speak different heritage languages. It draws on
the latest research and the author’s own experience and provides a
blueprint for parents with different heritage languages to support
children’s language development, alongside their cognitive,
social-emotional, physical and identity growth.
The book addresses the real-life complexities families face when
navigating multiple linguistic and cultural legacies and provides a
roadmap for making thoughtful choices that honor each family's unique
story. The author invites families to reflect on their beliefs and
routines, challenge conventional ideas about childrearing and
language, and explore creative solutions for fostering multilingualism
in daily life.
Ultimately, this is a book about possibility: how families with
diverse heritage languages can raise confident, connected, and
resilient children in a multilingual world.

Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics




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