Navigating Parental Dilemmas in Early Literacy: Cross-National Perspectives

This book examines how parents navigate early literacy dilemmas through illustrative cases from three culturally and linguistically distinct contexts-English-speaking New Zealand, bilingual Arabic-English UAE, and Mandarin-speaking China-representing challenges faced by families globally.

Qilong Zhang is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood at United Arab Emirates University. Since 1990, he has worked as a teacher educator and researcher in China, New Zealand, and the UAE. His publications include a strong focus on early literacy and parental involvement.