This quarterly journal serves literacy programs by sharing information of a practical and theoretical nature with literacy field workers. Articles in this volume include the following: "Long Words" (Ursula Weisemann); "Introduction to Bilingual Schooling Typology through Three Examples" (Scott McCracken); "The Challenge of Introducing First Language Component-Bridging Programs into the Philippine Formal Education Program" (Catherine Young); "The Cultural Impact of Literacy" (Julie Nelson); "Thoughts on the REFLECT Approach, Literacy, and Community Development in Ethnic Minority Language Groups" (Dennis and Susan Malone); "Literacy Programs: Getting the Ideology Right" (Keith Berry). There is also one book review: "The Politics of Writing," by Romy Clark and Roz Ivanic, is reviewed by Linda Seyer. (Contains 46 references.) (Adjunct ERIC Clearinghouse for ESL Literacy Education) (Contains 46 references) (KFT)