It is hoped that this volume will foster further dialogue about family literacy practice and encourage discussion about future directions of family literacy in Canada. It is clear that the different approaches presented have provided significant literacy benefits to families involved in these programs. At the same time, the reflections and experiences of practitioners also indicate that many issues related to family literacy practice have yet to be adequately recognized or systematically investigated. The environment for family literacy practice is positive and optimistic for the future, just as the parents we work with are hopeful for their children’s futures.

Reference
Nickse, R. & Quezada, S. (1994). Collaborations: A key to success in family literacy programs. In D. K. Dickinson (Ed.), Bridges to literacy: Children, families, and schools (pp. 211-235). Oxford, UK: Blackwell Publishers.