Section one: Issues of diversity. Defining diverse literacy learners / by Barbara Honchell and Melissa M. Schulz -- Opening up learning opportunities in a diverse classroom context: one struggling reader's literacy journey / by Maria Luiza Dantas and Rebecca Kantor -- Older, unsuccessful readers: diversity personified / by Barbara Honchell
Section two: Classroom practices to support diverse learners. Balanced literacy for diverse learners / by Bradford Walker -- The promotion of literacy for minority children in early childhood classroom settings / by Hengameh Kermani -- Understanding the interface between home- and school-based literacy practice / by Melissa Schulz -- Why first-language literacy is important for second-language learners / by Vickie Ellison -- Writing as a vital way in to literacy / by Denise N. Morgan -- The use of children's literature to promote social justice issues / by Kathy R. Fox
Section three: Reorganizing schools to support literacy learning for all. Preparing for diversity: professional development for today's teachers / by Adrian Rodgers and Emily M. Rodgers -- The task of leaders for building capacity in support of academic diversity / by Saundra Parker-Jones -- Reform of schools to support diverse learners / by Hathia A. Hayes and Andrew E. Hayes.