title: “Want to hear my story?” Developing Latino children’s written narratives through culturally relevant family photographs
abstract: &#x0D; &#x0D; &#x0D; Research supports the importance of developing early literacy skills through culturally relevant activities and school/home partnerships as essential ingredients in high quality early learning environments (Bentley &amp; Souto-Manning, 2019; Gay, 2000). Educators, however, frequently dismiss the significance of honoring a child’s first language, family, and culture when developing early literacy skills (Purcell-Gates, Melzi, Najafi, &amp; Orellana, 2011). Integrating childre
journal: Association of Mexican American Educators Journal