Critics reviews of the second edition:

“The second edition of Understanding and Supporting Young Writers from Birth to 8 is a truly important contribution to our understanding of writing in early childhood. The chapter authors couple research-based insights about what young children are learning about writing with innovative ideas for supporting young children’s joyful participation as writers.”

Deborah Wells-Rowe, Carolyn M. Evertson Professor in Teacher Education, Vanderbilt University, USA

“This book is a must-read for anyone interested in teaching writing. Grounded in deep and informed understanding of what it means to become a writer, this book situates writing within the context of diverse communities and diverse writing modes, and explores writing development from birth through to middle primary school.”

Debra Myhill, Professor Emerita of Language and Literacy Education, University of Exeter, UK

“Specialists in early years literacy education bring extensive and varied knowledge and experience to the wide-ranging chapters in this new edition, successfully melding research and practice. The resource is both scholarly and accessible; it contains valuable insights for practitioners and others supporting the development in young writers of this most complex act.”

Judy Parr, Professor Emerita, University of Auckland, NZ

“Understanding and Supporting Young Writers from Birth to 8 provides us with a comprehensive account of how to best foster children’s written expression, accompanied by sage advice to guide our efforts in doing so. I cannot recommend it too highly!”

Peter Afflerbach, Professor Emeritus, University of Maryland, USA