Authors in the Classroom: A Transformative Education Process » (New Edition)

Dr. Alma Flor Ada directs the Center for Multicultural Literature for Children and Young Adults at the University of San Francisco.She is a leading mentor and philosopher of bilingual education in the United States. Dr. Ada was the founder and First Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE).

F. Isabel Campoy is a scholar devoted to the study of language acquisition. She is the well-known author of numerous children's books in the areas of poetry, theatre, stories, biographies, and art.

Ada (Center for Multicultural Literature for Children and Young Adults, U. of San Francisco) and Campoy (a scholar of language acquisition and children's book author) explore the contradictions that exist between what is expected of teachers and the education and support they receive. They offer techniques, accompanied by inspiring examples, on how to teach writing and help teachers experience the power of authorship and develop enthusiasm for the process. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR