The authors argue for an expansive and inclusive approach to literacy instruction that moves beyond multimodality to embrace multiplicity in readers, texts, mediums, activities, environments, and contexts aligned to our 21st century world. In particular, rather than privileging the linguistic mode, the authors argue for using all modes and centering multimodality. Such an expansive and inclusive approach to literacy instruction promotes criticality and allows students to engage in relevant instruction that can help students address social issues that matter to them while also preparing them to engage with the varied forms of text that we use today.