{"product_id":"mothering-labeled-children-bilingualism-and-disability-in-the-lives-of-latinx-mothers","title":"(M)othering Labeled Children: Bilingualism and Disability in the Lives of Latinx Mothers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThis book explores the experiences and identities of minoritized Latinx mothers raising a child with emergent bilingualism and disabilities, highlighting the relationships between families and schools and the impact of school-based decisions on family dynamics. It treats mothers as experts and uses testimonios to explore their knowledge and practices in educating their children. The narratives shed light on mothers' perceptions of their child's disability, engagement, and value of bilingualism, revealing the complex lives they lead and the challenges they face in meeting their children's academic and socioemotional needs. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 208 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14 May 2021\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Multilingual Matters\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis captivating book delves into the unique experiences and identities of minoritized Latinx mothers who are raising children with dual identities as emergent bilinguals and dis\/abled. Through a comprehensive exploration of the intricate relationships between families and schools, it unveils the profound impact of school-based decisions regarding disability, language, and academic placement on family dynamics. By treating the mothers as esteemed experts, the book employs testimonios to delve into not only the knowledge possessed by these remarkable women but also the processes through which they acquire and apply this knowledge to their children's education. The narratives shed light on how mothers perceive their children's disabilities, their interactions with their children, and the immense value they place on bilingualism. These captivating stories unveil the complex lives of these mothers and their unwavering dedication to meeting the academic and socioemotional needs of their children, despite the financial, physical, and emotional toll it takes on them. This book holds significant implications for researchers and professionals engaged in bilingual education, special education, inclusive education, and disability studies in education. Notably, it has been honored with the AAAL First Book Award 2023, recognizing its groundbreaking contributions to the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 310g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 156 x 233 x 18 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781800411272                                                      \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maria Cioe-Pena","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44100047307002,"sku":"9781800411272","price":24.94,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/86298e0cf03ade34a8ba76c2cae87568.jpg?v=1632709292","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/mothering-labeled-children-bilingualism-and-disability-in-the-lives-of-latinx-mothers","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}