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Introduction

1. Multiliteracies: Embracing the multiplicity of experiences called 'literacy' by Jean Ashton, Leonie Arthur and Bronwyn Beecher

2. Diverse literacy pathways by Jean Ashton and Bronwyn Beecher

3. Extending children's literacies through partnerships between children, families, educators and communities - bronwyn beecher and criss jones diaz

4. Utilising popular culture to extend children's literacy - Leonie Arthur, Bronwyn Beecher and Criss Jones Diaz

5. Futuro Infantil Hoy and community capacity building: an international eary childhood literacy project - Cristine woodrow, leonie Auhur and Linda Newman

6. Languages and literacies in childhood bilingualism: building on culture and linguistic capital in early childhood education - Criss Jones Diaz

7. Aboriginal families and communities: embracing literacy in the early childhood years - Katrina Mitchell and Alma Fleet

8. Early intervention for literacy learning - Kathy Cologon and Margaret Mcnaught

9. Pedagogies for extending literacies - Leonie Arthur and Bronwyn Beecher

10. Literacy for under-threes - Jean Ashton and Laurie Makin

11. Literacies prior to compulsory schooling - Margaret McNaught and Leonie Arthur

12. Continuity of children's literacy learning between

Index