Redirecting the Flow of Knowledge Across Languages and Cultures: Autobiographical Teaching and Literacy Pedagogies (Literacy, Language and Learning)

The current turbulent global political climate has led to unprecedented numbers of economic migrants and refugees seeking asylum, many of whom are school-aged children in need of linguistic, cultural, and emotional support.The title of this volume, Redirecting the Flow of Knowledge Across Languages and Cultures, reflects an intentional effort to challenge Western hegemonic traditions and promote an inclusive, pluralistic vision of language, culture, and identity-one that foregrounds the transformative potential of multilingualism and intercultural awareness.This collection reimagines literacy learning through diverse cultural frameworks and linguistic systems, offering alternative pathways for education that are responsive to global realities.The contributing chapters showcase innovative autobiographical methodologies and research designs grounded in culturally sustaining pedagogies.The contributors-experienced educators and scholars with rich linguistic and cultural backgrounds-offer