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Latest episodes

E34 - Difference or Disorder: Understanding Cross-Linguistic Patterns in Multilingual Readers

October 15, 2026 · 34 min

How can educators distinguish expected language differences from signs of a language disorder? In this episode, Dr. Ellen Kester explores how contrastive analysis helps teachers understand the influence of students' home languages on…
E33 - Literacy Across Languages: Integrating the Science of Reading with Multilingual Education (Replay)

October 8, 2026 · 45 min

We're revisiting our very first interview on Literacy Across Languages! In this episode, Dr. Jana Echevarría joins us to discuss effective instructional strategies for multilingual students who are learning to read. The conversation…
E32 - Our Students: A Schoolwide Approach to Multilingual Literacy

October 1, 2026 · 46 min

Dr. Sarah Cioffi joins Mary and Katherine to explore what it takes to make multilingual literacy a shared responsibility across an entire school rather than the work of the ENL teacher alone. The conversation examines teacher preparation…
E31 - Between the Lines: Supporting Reading Comprehension in Multilingual Learners

September 24, 2026 · 36 min

Dr. Marisa Ramirez Stukey joins Mary and Katherine to explore reading comprehension as an outcome of multiple systems working together rather than a single skill. Their conversation examines how educators can look beneath apparent…
E30 - More of a Good Thing: Adapting Literacy Instruction for Multilingual Learners

September 17, 2026 · 57 min

Dr. Ingrid Heidrick joins Mary and Katherine to explore how educators can use district-adopted literacy curricula while making intentional adjustments for multilingual learners. The conversation examines language demands, background…

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E29 - Every Teacher a Language Teacher: Making Language Visible in Literacy Instruction

September 10, 2026 · 47 min

Dr. Antonio Fierro explores why language must be understood as the foundation of literacy for English Learners, connecting phonological awareness, word recognition, sentences, and discourse. He discusses how teachers can create…
E28 - It Takes a League: Bridging Language and Literacy for Multilingual Learners

September 3, 2026 · 48 min

Kari Kurto of The Reading League joins Literacy Across Languages to explore how the science of reading and structured literacy can support multilingual learners and English learners. The conversation examines language as common ground…
E27 - The Language of Home: Authentic Representation in Multilingual Children’s Literature

August 25, 2026 · 45 min

Meg Medina served as the 2023-2024 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. She is the author of many notable and award-winning works for young readers of all ages, including the Newbery Medal-winning and New York Times…
E26 - Teach My Kid to Read: Libraries as Literacy Hubs for Multilingual Learners

May 22, 2026 · 40 min

Beth Bevars is a library director in the Finger Lakes region of New York and a literacy advocate focused on supporting families and educators through community literacy hubs. Marion Waldman comes from educational publishing and works to…
E25 - Multiliteracy, Multilingualism, and Motivation: Raising Readers Across Languages

May 15, 2026 · 40 min

Yoshito Darmon-Shimamori is the founder of Library 4 Multilinguals, an author dedicated to empowering multilingual and multicultural children, and the host and organizer of the annual online conference, the Grand Multiliteracy Event…
E24 - Stories of Belonging: Multilingual Representation in Children's Literature

May 7, 2026 · 39 min

Shifa Saltagi Safadi is the National Book Award-winning author of Kareem Between, the Amina Banana series, and several picture books, including The Gift of Eid. Born in Syria and raised in the United States, she is a bilingual…
E23 - Scaffolds with Purpose: Leveraging AI for Multilingual Access and Belonging

April 30, 2026 · 37 min

Brandon Cardet-Hernandez is an educator and leader whose career spans roles as a teacher, turnaround principal in the South Bronx, and leader within the New York City Department of Education, where he served as senior advisor of education…

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About the show

A podcast for educators passionate about helping multilingual students learn to read. We connect the reading research with best practices in second language acquisition to help make literacy for every language learner a reality. Co-hosted by Mary Sandoval and Katherine Nelson. Mary is an educator, instructional coach, and committed advocate for multilingual learners. Katherine is a multilingual literacy specialist and author of early reader materials, passionate about developing reading and language together. You can learn more about their work at literacyacrosslanguages.com.