Aims and Scope of Journal of Early Childhood Literacy
The Journal of Early Childhood Literacy is a quarterly peer-reviewed academic journal that covers research in the field of child literacy, including the history, development and teaching of literacy. The journal's editors-in-chief are Jackie Marsh (University of Sheffield), Guy Merchant (Sheffield Hallam University), Julia Gillen (University of Lancaster), Pauline Harris, (University of South Australia) and Deborah Wells Rowe (Vanderbilt University). It was established in 2001 and is currently published by SAGE Publications. Less
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Journal of Early Childhood Literacy Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Publication Start Year | 2001 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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