“Language Across Difference” follows the studies of Django Paris in South Vista High School as he studies the effects of language on inclusion of student population groups. South Vista’s community is majority Latinx/Hispanic, followed by African Americans, and many Pacific Islanders, like American Samoa. “Paris offers the voices and experiences of South Vista youth as a window into how today’s young people challenge and reinforce ethnic and linguistic difference in demographically changing urban schools and communities.” (book description) Paris follows three distinct language groups: Spanish, African American Language, and Samoan. “Paris illustrates how understanding youth communication, ethnicity and identities in changing urban landscapes like South Vista offers crucial avenues for researchers and educators to push for more equitable schools and a more equitable society.” (book description)
